A record $56.91 million has been committed to road safety upgrades across Western Australia.
More than 100 sites are set to benefit under the 2025–26 State Black Spot and Safer Roads programs.
The funding includes $26.91 million for Black Spot projects and $30 million for Safer Roads works, targeting both metropolitan and regional locations. An additional $8.46 million will be provided by local governments to support upgrades on local roads.
Projects span the full project lifecycle – from planning and design through to construction – and include intersection realignments, new roundabouts, shoulder widening, installation of safety barriers and pedestrian upgrades.
Key Black Spot projects include:
- $1.72 million to widen Hairpin Road in Busselton, add gravel shoulders, improve drainage and install signage
- $1.54 million to upgrade turning lanes and delineation on Goldfields Highway in Kalgoorlie-Boulder
- $728,000 for a new roundabout at Wellard Road and Henley Boulevard in Kwinana
- $1.17 million to install signals and upgrade the Beeliar Drive–Dunraven Drive intersection in Cockburn
- $536,600 to signalise the Hartman Drive–Prindeville Drive intersection in Wanneroo
The Safer Roads Program includes larger-scale upgrades to key freight and regional links:
- $6.2 million to construct a passing lane on Albany Highway (Bedfordale South)
- $3.4 million for a northbound passing lane on Brand Highway near Boothendarra
- $1.13 million to widen culverts on Victoria Highway between Middle and Yearling creeks
- $2.8 million to widen and rehabilitate pavement on York–Merredin Road (Quairading to Bruce Rock)
Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said, “Today’s announcement represents the biggest investment we’ve ever made through these two critical road safety programs.”
Road Safety Minister Reece Whitby added, “These sites have a proven crash history or are high risk for drivers, which is why the Cook Government is ramping up its efforts.”
Since 2020, WA has invested almost $1 billion in its Regional Road Safety Program, treating around 10,000 kilometres of road.
