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Mitchell Freeway Extension Complete

Written by Cedar Woods | 13 Jul 2023

Exciting news for future Eglinton Village residents with the Mitchell Freeway extension now complete.

On Monday 10th July the long-awaited 5.6km extension of the Mitchell Freeway to Alkimos opened to commuters. 

The extension to Romeo Road included:

  • New freeway access points at Hester Avenue, Lukin Drive, Butler Boulevard and Romeo Road.
  • New east-west link with the extension of Romeo Road from Wanneroo Road to Marmion Avenue.
  • The duplication of Wanneroo Road from Romeo Road to Trian Road.
  • New footpaths, shared paths and Principal Shared Paths, including underpasses.
  • A new bridge over the Butler railway.

The 232 million dollar project is set to ease congestion and could shave as much as 15 minutes off a city commute. A great outcome for future Eglinton Village residents!

 

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