The aim of the project is to make improvements to the road and install additional safety measures to reduce the number of crashes occurring in this section of Stakehill Road. In developing the design for this project, we have taken into consideration public safety, existing public and private infrastructure and the Austroads and Main Roads WA (MRWA) guidelines.
The following upgrades are proposed:
- removal and undergrounding of the Western Power power poles and overhead cables
- reconstruction of the road curves
- construction of a two-metre-wide sealed shoulder with edge lines
- installation of street lighting, and
- installation of a crash barrier.
The works commenced on 15 April 2024 with an anticipated completion of 30 June 2024. Please refer to the image below for the project location.
Image One: Site Location on Stakehill Road
Traffic Management Related Information
During construction, traffic management will be in effect as per the approved Traffic Management Plan. This will include partial road closures and detours during certain stages however, the intersections will remain open for the duration of the works. The table below depicts the partial, directional closures and the planned traffic management stages. The dates highlighted are the scheduled dates however these may change depending on site and other unforeseen circumstances. The image below shows the approved detour routes when the partial closures are in place.
| Stage | Road closure |
|---|
| Stage 1 - (15/04/2024 - 03/05/2024) | Full access with reduced speeds |
| Stage 2 - (04/05/2024 - 15/05/2024) | Directional road clouse - eastbound |
| Stage 3 - (16/05/2024 - 04/06/2024) | Directional road closure - westbound |
| Stage 4 - (05/06/2024 - 24/06/2024) | Traffic Management will be under the direction of raffic controllers managing flows and access |
Image Two: Showing Eastbound and Westbound Closures
The contractor undertaking the works is WCP Contracting, alternatively you can contact the City on 9528 0333 or customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au for more information.