Bullsbrook

The Australian and West Australian (WA) Governments have inaugurated the upgraded 11km section of the Great Northern Highway between Bindi Bindi and Lyons East Road.

The project is part of a A$420m highway upgrade between Muchea and Wubin.

The Great Northern Highway is part of a network that links the Perth metropolitan area and Fremantle Port with the north-west of Australia, with a connection to Darwin and the Northern Territory.

Australian Assistant Minister for Infrastructure Jamie Briggs said: "Upgrading this major freight and tourist route to a world-class standard is essential to keeping motorists’ safe, supporting economic growth and driving further investment in the Western Australian mining, oil and gas industry.

"Road users can also expect improved reliability with more consistent and predictable travel times."

"This section of the highway is part of the main link between Perth and Darwin and has recorded a number of fatal head-on collisions in recent years, giving it a notorious safety record.

With this upgrade, the speed limit on this stretch will be increased from 80km/h to 110km/h.

WA minister for transport Dean Nalder said: "The project will improve safety on this stretch of road and provide increased efficiency for vehicles as a result of fewer delays.

"Road users can also expect improved reliability with more consistent and predictable travel times."

The second stage of upgrade on Great Northern Highway between Batty Bog Road and Walebing is currently underway.

Image: Within Perth, Bullsbrook is the northernmost urban area along Great Northern Highway. Photo: courtesy of SeanMack via Wikipedia.