Thomas Road Bridge Over Rail

The project’s design is nearing completion, and preliminary works are well underway to divert and relocate power, water and communications services infrastructure.

Vegetation clearing

Temporary road for Thomas Road traffic

• 5am Monday 26 July 2021 to late 2022
• Speed reduction to 40 km/h
• The temporary road along the southern boundary of Thomas Road from Wungong South Road to Butcher Road will position traffic away from the footprint of the permanent bridge alignment.
• Read more in the July Construction Update (Word document, 1.06 MB)

• It will be the first level crossings between Armadale and Byford to be reconfigured to accommodate the rail project, which will provide commuters with a 42-minute journey into Perth. Options are being considered for the remaining level crossings. 
• Significantly reduce congestion at the eastern end of Thomas Road and improve safety by modifying access points on local roads.

Project and construction updates

• Construction Update - July 2021 - Word document (1.06 MB)
• METRONET Project Update - October 2020 - PDF (851 KB)
• METRONET Project Overview - August 2020 - PDF (302 KB)

Media Statements 

• Thomas Road works mark start of METRONET Byford Rail Extension – 24 November 2020
• Initial works on the METRONET Byford Rail Extension to start - 24 August 2020

For more information on the Byford Rail Extension, visit the METRONET website, email info@metronet.wa.gov.au, or call (08) 9326 3666.