Options for High Street and Stirling Highway to be developed
23 May 2017
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Upgrade options for Stirling Highway and High Street to be discussed
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Solution will tackle congestion and improve road safety
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McGowan Government delivering on election commitment
WA Government: The McGowan Government is developing a number of options towards addressing traffic concerns along Stirling Highway and High Street.
The State and Commonwealth governments recently reached an agreement on a substantial $2.3 billion road and rail infrastructure package for Western Australia.
As part of the agreement, an amount of $118 million was dedicated to an inherited proposal to upgrade a section of Stirling Highway and High Street, as outlined under the previous government.
The McGowan Government is now keen to work with the City of Fremantle to develop the best solution to address traffic issues in the area.
The investigation of new options is in line with the McGowan Government's election commitment to deliver a comprehensive alternative to the Perth Freight Link.
Transport Minister Rita Saffioti will be meeting with stakeholders in coming weeks to discuss strategies.
Various options for upgrades are being developed and will be presented for discussion with the local council and community in coming months.
Comments attributed to Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"We understand the community interest in the future of these roads and will be developing options towards relieving congestion and improving safety.
"There will be a range of options considered that will relieve congestion and improve road safety."
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