Hypergrowth Roads Program
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is committed to building a safer road network, with our Hypergrowth Roads Program set to deliver extensive upgrades to three key roads over the coming years.
Funded by an $18 million State Government commitment, the following roads will be upgraded:
- Kargotich Road
- Soldiers Road
- Orton Road
Upgrades will include road widening, pavement rehabilitation, drainage investigation and street lighting design.
Further information on each of these projects can be found below.
Kargotich Road
What will these upgrades include?
Upgrades to Kargotich Road will include road widening, pavement and surface treatment, upgrading the intersections to roundabouts, vegetation clearing, culvert upgrades at intersections, service relocation, installation of crash barriers and street lighting design.
These upgrades will be split into two separate stages, which will cover different areas of the road.
Where will the upgrades take place?
- Stage 1: From Rowley Road to Thomas Road
- Stage 2: From Thomas Road to Bishop Road
What is happening now?
Works for Stage 1 have now been officially completed, making the first major milestone of the Hypergrowth Roads Program.
These works included pavement rehabilitation, resurfacing and widening a three-kilometre stretch between Rowley Road and Thomas Road. A series of safety barriers were also installed and an existing culvert received major upgrades.
What will happen next?
The focus now turns toward Stage 2.
The Shire has initiated the process for service relocation and obtaining clearing permits for Stage 2 works.
Soldiers Road
What will these upgrades include?
Soldiers Road works will see upgrades carried out to roundabouts at the Keirnan Street and Cardup Siding Road intersections.
Works to the roundabouts will include realignment to create a smoother transition, general resurfacing, landscaping improvements and creating a pedestrian refuge at the Keirnan Street roundabout.
What is happening now?
The tender and procurement process has been completed with a contractor now engaged to carry out the works. Pre-construction works are currently in progress, with construction set to begin in March 2024.
What will happen next?
Construction updates will be communicated here and via the Shire's social media channels.
Orton Road