$44.2 million has been committed to make WA roads safer.
The federal government has announced upgrades to the South-West Highway near Waroona under the Regional Road Safety package.
The $2,000,000 upgrade will widen and seal the shoulders of the highway from Waroona to Yarloop.
The project is one of sixteen regional WA roads earmarked by the federal government, in partnership with the state government, for road safety improvements.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the 16 projects were selected based on an assessment of crash risk and road safety audits.
“We are committed to better, safer roads to reduce the number of crashes leading to deaths and serious injuries. That is why we are investing in road widening, shoulder sealing, new overtaking lanes, intersection improvements and other important safety upgrades," Mr Chester said.
The Regional Road Safety package is part of the $2.3 billion road and rail infrastructure package to improve safety, ease congestion and keep the economy moving in Western Australia.
The Australian Government has committed $44.2 million and the Western Australian Government has committed $11.05 million to fund the Regional Road Safety package.
Canning MP Andrew Hastie said the upgrades are much needed, "Renewing and expanding public infrastructure is a priority across the Peel region."
The upgrades will be undertaken between 2017–18 and 2019–20.
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