25 March 2015
UPCOMING WORKS:
NORTHERN ZONE
Leach Hwy and Tonkin Hwy, Cloverdale and Redcliffe
Continuing throughout April 2015
Following on from the realignment of traffic onto the recently
constructed Tonkin Highway carriageways in the vicinity of
Leach Highway, work will be commencing in the area
previously occupied by the Tonkin Highway / Leach Highway
intersection. Earthworks, pavement construction and
progression of structures work will be ongoing to form the
remaining ramps as part of the Grand Gateway interchange.
With some traffic moved off the ramp that carries Leach
Highway eastbound traffic onto the Tonkin Highway
northbound carriageway, finishing work such as barrier
construction will be able to progress. This will be followed by
Principal Shared Path (PSP) formation through this section
of the interchange. PSP construction will also be progressing
on the southern side of this interchange.
> Construction of road pavement, involving delivery,
placement and compaction of sub-base material and laying
asphalt for the interchange ramps
> PSP construction including pavement construction and
asphalting
> Permanent barrier construction and finishing works including
lighting and kerbing
> Steel fixing, concrete pours and delivery of materials for the
construction of final interchange structures and urban design
/ art features.
The construction of the new Tonkin Highway / Dunreath
Drive interchange adjacent to Redcliffe Park continues to
progress at a rapid pace, with the team continuing the
asphalting of the ultimate northbound carriageway and the
ramps on the western side during April. Works will continue
nearby Great Eastern Highway to connect the upgraded
section of the highway into the existing, along with
construction of the PSP north of the new bridge up to
Stanton Road footbridge.
Finishing works will also continue in the vicinity of the Tonkin
Highway / Dunreath Drive interchange and along Tonkin
Highway during the month, with the painting of a public art
piece on the bridge retaining wall adjacent to Redcliffe Park
expected to get underway.
Upcoming work details
LEACH HIGHWAY BETWEEN FISHER STREET AND
TONKIN HIGHWAY
TONKIN HIGHWAY BETWEEN FAWCETT CRESCENT
AND TERELINCK CRESCENT
Works to be undertaken in the vicinity of these areas during
this period include:
> Delivery and movement of construction materials and
earthworks to import and move fill material to form the
remaining interchange ramps and remove the redundant
intersection
Aerial photographs of the Tonkin Highway / Leach Highway intersection taken
in late March just prior to the layout modifications being implemented.
Reference: GWA-NZ-COR-0145
TONKIN HIGHWAY BETWEEN TERELINCK
CRESCENT AND GREAT EASTERN HIGHWAY
Works to be undertaken in the vicinity of these areas during
this period include:
> Delivery and movement of construction materials and
earthworks to import and remove fill material, particularly
along the western side of the highway
> Construction of road pavement, involving delivery,
placement and compaction of sub-base material and
laying asphalt for the ultimate northbound lanes and
interchange ramps
> PSP construction, involving pavement construction and
asphalting, along the western side of the highway
between the new bridge and Stanton Road footbridge
> Steel fixing, concrete pours and delivery and lifting of
precast parapets and other materials for the construction
of the new interchange structure
Aerial photograph of the new Tonkin Highway / Dunreath Drive interchange taken
in late March.
> Duoceptor installation within the road reserve between
the Tonkin Highway southbound off-ramp to Great
Eastern Highway and Locock Street in Ascot
> Painting of the new Tonkin Highway / Dunreath Drive
intersection bridge, including a mural on the western side
adjacent to Redcliffe Park.
ACROSS THE NORTHERN ZONE
> Investigative activities including service location /
potholing and survey
> Adjustment of traffic barriers, changes to signage and line
marking and realignment of traffic to create safe work
areas and complete newly constructed areas
> Installation of services, including road network drainage,
street lighting, permanent Variable Message Boards and
telecommunications
> Finishing works, including signage and steel and concrete
installation, painting of bridge structures and kerbing
> Landscaping activities, including the delivery and
spreading of mulch.
Changed traffic conditions
Changed traffic conditions will be in place while some of
these works are underway, including a reduced speed limit
and lane closures. Signage will be in place to guide
motorists through any changed traffic conditions. Motorists
are encouraged to factor additional time into their journey.
Working hours
Work in the Northern Zone will be carried out Monday to
Saturday day shift (between 7am and 7pm) and Monday
to Friday night shift (between 7pm and 5am), excluding
public holidays. There may also be occasional weekend
work required outside of these times. Emergency
maintenance and repair work may also need to take place
outside of these times.
Gateway WA recognises the impact out of hours works may
have on local residents and will make every effort to minimise
disruption.
Asphalting of the ultimate Tonkin Highway northbound lanes between Terelinck
Crescent and Great Eastern Highway started in March and will continue
throughout April.
CREATING AN ICONIC GATEWAY TO WA
The road network around the Perth Airport and Kewdale
industrial precinct is continually changing as the Gateway WA
Perth Airport and Freight Access Project progressively
transforms the area to its ultimate arrangement.
These changes involve layout modifications and traffic
restrictions at the following intersections to enable the
completion of the new interchanges:
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Tonkin Highway / Leach Highway
Leach Highway / Abernethy Road
Tonkin Highway / Horrie Miller Drive / Kewdale Road
Visit gatewaywa.com.au for further information about these
changes and planning your journey.