Over to you LRTAWA by Andy Jacob, President, Livestock and Rural Transport Association of Western Australia (Inc)
DON’T IGNORE THE NIGGLING THOUGHTS
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WATM • July 2019
Great Northern Highway T
wo key components of the wider upgrade of Great Northern Highway reached a major milestone following the official opening of the Miling Bypass and Pithara sections. The two projects form part of the Muchea to Wubin upgrade of Great Northern Highway which is costing $347 million and supporting 1,600 jobs. The Miling Bypass project provides nearly 9 kilometres of new highway, including two overtaking lanes and the realignment of 2.5 kilometres of side roads. The opening of the eastern bypass of the Miling townsite has improved road safety by directing road trains and high wide loads away from the town centre and local
primary school. Road users will benefit from new overtaking opportunities and a safer crossing point at the Miling East and Miling West Roads and Great Northern Highway intersections. The realignment of Miling West Road now provides the CBH facility with direct access from the north of the town and the Miling Moora Road has been realigned to avoid floodplains. The Pithara project is now in its final stage of completion, with the majority of works opened to traffic. The project provides 10 kilometres of new road and has seen a further 6 kilometres of Great Northern Highway widened.
