What's Happening
The upgrade of the Great Northern Highway and Pinga street intersection was completed in December 2025.
The new Lumsden interchange will support Pilbara Ports development of a new multi-user facility at Lumsden Point.
The new port will facilitate the export of battery metals such as lithium and copper concentrates, the import of renewable energy infrastructure, supports the growth of direct shipping services to the Pilbara and the movement of Oversize Overmass (OSOM) loads.
Scope
Project scope of works:
- Construction of a new roundabout underpass, connecting Pinga street to the new Lumsden Point Access Road - Bunarrah Drive
- Construction of two, 15 metre single span structures (bridges) providing four lanes of traffic over the new roundabout interchange; and
- Construction of four new access ramps on to, and off of, Great Northern Highway along with new turning pockets at the Lumsden Point Access Road
- Improved lighting
Benefits
The new upgrades will:
- significantly improve traffic flow and help reduce congestion at Pinga Street, enhancing acceleration opportunities and ensuring adequate sight distance for all road users.
- facilitate safer entry and exit at Lumsden Point Access Road for all vehicles;
- facilitate the safe movement of OSOM loads and accommodate increased traffic volumes from Lumsden Point, improving road safety and travel efficiency for all road users in the Wedgefield area.
Improve
traffic flow
Ensure
safe access for heavy vehicles
Facilitate
safer entry and exit