What's happening
A $17 million contract has been awarded to Highway Construction Pty Ltd, to construct the next four overtaking lanes (Package Two).
Package Two consists of four overtaking lanes, three northbound overtaking lanes and one southbound overtaking lane. In addition to these works, the Turner River rest area will also be upgraded.
Construction works are underway and include:
- vegetation clearing
- removal of topsoil and stockpiling (to be respread at completion)
- temporary widening of the road shoulders to maintain two-way traffic throughout the project site
- construction of foundations and embankments to support the road widening and rest area works
Staged construction of the overtaking lanes is expected to minimise inconvenience to road users. Traffic management with speed reduction, shuttle flow, portable traffic control devices and temporary line marking will remain in place for the duration of the works.
The Turner River rest area is currently a minor rest area and will be upgraded to provide parking for up to eight heavy vehicles and eight light vehicles, with separate, clearly designated bays for each vehicle type. Works will also include installation of a new culvert at the entry to the rest area and additional rubbish facilities.
Minor Rest Area Closures:
The Turner River rest area will be closed for the duration of the works. Alternative northbound minor rest areas are located approximately 27 kilometres north and 37 kilometres south of the Turner River rest area.
An additional southbound minor rest area located approximately 6 kilometres south of the Yandeyarra turn off will also be closed for the duration of these works. Alternative southbound minor rest areas located north and south of this rest area are approximately 9 kilometres north of Indee Rd or approximately 15 kilometres south of Wodgina Access Road.
Works are expected to be completed by December 2026.
Road users are advised to plan their journey as delays may be experienced.
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