Mitchell Freeway Extension

Georgiou Group – in joint venture with BMD Construction – is delivering the $215 million Mitchell Freeway Extension project in WA for repeat client Main Roads Western Australia.

The project extended the Mitchell Freeway 5.6 kilometres from Hester Avenue in Clarkson to Romeo Road in Alkimos. The scope included:

• Construction of an interchange at Lukin Drive and widen the road to Connolly Drive;
• construct of an interchange at Butler Boulevard;
• connection to Romeo Road from Wanneroo Road to Marmion Avenue, including a new intersection with the Freeway, signal modifications at the Marmion Avenue intersection, an intersection upgrade at Wanneroo Road, and a new intersection at Benenden Avenue;
• upgrade to the Hester Avenue interchange;
• duplication of Wanneroo Road from south of Romeo Road to Trian Road;
• construction of a bridge or tunnel over Transperth’s Nowergup Depot access road and realign to Hester Avenue;
• construction of a rail tunnel under the freeway north of Lukin Drive;
• building a Principal Shared Path on the western side of the freeway and a shared path on Romeo Road;
• building a fauna underpass at Romeo Road for the Yaberoo Budjara Trail;
• construction of a pedestrian underpass at Lukin Drive; and
• installation of a noise and screen walls, safety barriers and lighting where required.

The extension will alleviate pressure on the local road network, reduce travel times and improve safety for commuters and the local community.

Construction commenced in 2021 and was complete by 2023.