What's Happening
To support the development of Lumsden Point, we’re upgrading Great Northern Highway and Pinga Street with:
- Construction of a new roundabout underpass, connecting Pinga Street to the new Lumsden Point Access Road
- Construction of two, 15 metre single span structures (bridges) over the new roundabout interchange (providing four lanes over the roundabout); 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.
Benefits
When complete the upgrades will:- significantly improve traffic flow and help reduce congestion at Pinga Street, enhance acceleration opportunities and ensure adequate sight distance for all road users.
- facilitate safer entry and exit at Lumsden Point Access Road for all vehicles:and
- facilitate the safe movement of OSOM loads and help accommodate increased traffic volumes from Lumsden Point, improving road safety and travel amenity for all road users in the Wedgefield area.
Traffic management including speed reductions and detours will be in place during construction which is expected to be completed by October 2025.
Project Information Session
A project information session will be held at Main Roads' South Hedland Office on Thursday 22 August, commencing at 5pm.
To register your attendance, click here.
Improve
traffic flow
Ensure
safe access for heavy vehicles
Facilitate
safer entry and exit