Main Roads Western Australia

🚴 🚶 If you’re a regular user of the Mitchell Freeway’s Principal Shared Path (PSP) between Leederville and Northbridge, you’ll notice we’ve recently undertaken important works to improve its surface.

We are pleased to say these works have now been completed, making the journey safer and enhancing the experience for riders and walkers.

The path was widened and resurfaced along two sections, with upgrades completed across two stages. Repairs were also undertaken on the PSP ramp connecting to Leederville Parade, and maintenance items such as critical drainage works and repainting were carried out 🛠️

These types of projects are important to our network, as it ensures we are connecting communities and encouraging multiple active travel modes where possible.

WA Day is on Monday 1 June, which means a long weekend with events happening across the state. 🎉

With more people out and about, roads may be busier than usual.

A quick reminder to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, drive to the conditions and check the latest travel information on Main Roads Travel Map before you go - https://brnw.ch/21x2TpP

Enjoy the long weekend and stay safe on the roads. 🚗

Low-Cost Urban Road Safety Program

We’re supporting Local Governments to improve safety on residential streets through simple, effective upgrades like mini roundabouts and raised platforms.

The result?

🚦 Slower speeds
🚶 Safer crossings
🚲 Better outcomes for vulnerable road users

Independently assessed and proven to work, this program is helping create calmer, safer neighbourhood streets across Perth.

Visit our website to learn more 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x2QM7

The new Mitchell Freeway Principal Shared Path connection between Civic Place and Telford Crescent is now opened 🚶🚴

The 1.4 km new four-metre-wide-path now forms part of the broader PSP network, improving safety, journey times and connections for people walking, riding and commuting in the area.

The path also features a new pedestrian and cyclist underpass with bespoke artwork under Stephenson Avenue 🛣️

Local Western Australia artists David Ledger & Joanne Clark were inspired by Stirling’s market garden heritage and drew upon their personal connection to the area to develop A Patchwork of Stories.

Take a moment to enjoy the artwork as you pass through the new PSP connection.

The opening of the new active transport link was delivered by the Stephenson Avenue Extension (Phase 2) project, improving connectivity for active transport users and accessibility to public transport.

Some finishing works continue on local shared path connections which will continue to open up in stages.

Visit the Main Roads website to learn more - https://brnw.ch/21x2PlT

SLOMO 🚨

See flashing lights? Hear sirens? Slow down and move over.

Under the SLOMO (Slow down, Move over) law, drivers must slow to 40 km/h when passing stationary emergency vehicles with flashing lights. Including tow trucks, RAC and Main Roads Incident Response Vehicles.

🤝 They look out for us. Let’s look out for them

Learn more on our website 👉https://brnw.ch/21x2MSn

🚶National Walk Safely to School Day! 🚶

Today is an important reminder to take extra care around schools and help keep young pedestrians safe.

Walking to school helps primary school children build healthy habits while learning important road safety skills.

As children and carers make their way to and from school, please remember to:

🚸 Slow down
👀 Stay alert
🚗 Expect delays
🛑 Watch for young pedestrians crossing roads

We are proud to support 🎗️ National Road Safety Week (17–24 May). Drive So Others Survive.

The landscape along Reid Highway continues to change rapidly, with the first Mechanically Stabilised Earth (MSE) wall panels installed for the future bridge on Drumpellier Drive / Daviot Road over Reid Highway 🛣️

A total of 67 panels are being used to construct the abutments. These panels are precast locally in Wangara, before being transported and installed on site.

🌉 The bridge will continue to take shape over winter, with backfill, pier construction and beam installation scheduled in the coming months.

Road Safety Week spotlight: Black Spot Program ⚫🟡

🛣️ Through the Black Spot Program, we’re targeting roads with a proven crash history, as well as locations identified as high-risk, to deliver cost-effective safety improvements where they’re needed most.

🚗 From upgraded intersections and improved signage to safer pedestrian facilities, these works are helping reduce the number and severity of crashes across Western Australia.

We are proud to support 🎗️ National Road Safety Week (17–24 May). Drive So Others Survive.

Find out more 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x2DSu