Questions to the State Government

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Question

Why are there level crossings over major highways? It's nearly 2022, surely eliminating vehicular/ train interaction is a high safety issue? Karratha for Rio Tinto Yandi, West Angeles lines for Rio Tinto, Chichester Range for FMG Port Hedland for BHP. There are three on great Eastern Highway. Tammin, Kellerberrin, Bodallin for not only grain and other commodities but the east west container trains.

Answer from Main Roads Spokesperson Main Roads works with private rail operators to ensure where level crossings exist there is appropriate measures in place for the safety of both rail and road users.

In the Pilbara, there have been a number of private/ State Government partnerships to remove level crossings. Commencing mid-2021, three BHP level crossings will be removed as part of the Hedland Road & Rail Safety Improvement | Main Roads Western Australia.

Main Roads also recently completed the Koodaideri Road (recently renamed Bahd-Jarding-Ngu Bridge) over rail bridge in partnership with Rio Tinto - Great Northern Highway - Koodaideri Bridge | Main Roads Western Australia.

As part of work for the final stage of Manuwarra Red Dog Highway, which extends from the Rio Tinto rail crossing to Nanutarra-Munjina Road, Main Roads realigned the design so that the new Highway will stay on the western side of the Rio Tinto rail line, minimising the number of rail crossings.

In addition, Main Roads is working with FMG for the Eliwana Arch, separating road and rail traffic where Manuwarra Red Dog Highway will meet the Eliwana rail line - Manuwarra Red Dog Highway | Main Roads Western Australia.

In 2019, Main Roads completed the Roy Hill Road over Rail Bridge along Great Northern highway, west of Port Hedland Media Statements - Port Hedland's Roy Hill bridge over rail opens.

Main Roads will continue to work with both Public and Private rail operators to ensure the safety of road/rail users.

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