commencement of other works in the area. Traffic management will limit the level of inconvenience The project has commenced the design and ensure safe passage phase (for approximately 26 weeks). WSP through the works area. The (engineering consultancy) is undertaking the BMD traffic management What is the project timing? design. Construction will commence in team will liaise with the October 2018 with traffic changes on the Murdoch Drive Connection freeway from November 2018 and speed team to identify opportunities limit reduced to 80km. to coordinate traffic management and avoid regular changes. Notify adjacent residents of At this stage we anticipate a two-week shut Will the project work during Christmas? project closure through down over the Christmas period. communications. Consider what There are motor bikes that use the PSP communication options These activities should be reported to the (Principal Shared Path) creating noise and a may be available, police. safety issues for pedestrians / cyclist. particularly during construction Yes, the PSP will be closed and upgraded. Diversions will be implemented from Key stakeholders will be August/September 2018. The new PSP will notified of closures and Will the PSP be closed be wider to reflect the new standard. The detours in advance of PSP around Cockburn Train Station will not implementation be changed as this meets current standards and is relatively new. There are several projects occurring in the vicinity and more planned. Main Roads has commenced these widening works now as a Why hasn't Main Roads waited for the stand-alone project while waiting for the Armadale Road to North Lake Road Bridge environmental approvals for the Armadale Project to commence? Road to North Lake Bridge project. This means the benefits can be delivered earlier. The connections for the Armadale Road to North Lake Bridge Project will be built during
commencement of other works in the area. What is the project timing? The project has commenced the design phase (for approximately 26 weeks). WSP (engineering consultancy) is undertaking the design. Construction will commence in October 2018 with traffic changes on the freeway from November 2018 and speed limit reduced to 80km. Traffic management will limit the level of inconvenience and ensure safe passage through the works area. The BMD traffic management team will liaise with the Murdoch Drive Connection team to identify opportunities to coordinate traffic management and avoid regular changes. Will the project work during Christmas? At this stage we anticipate a two-week shut down over the Christmas period. Notify adjacent residents of project closure through communications. There are motor bikes that use the PSP (Principal Shared Path) creating noise and a safety issues for pedestrians / cyclist. These activities should be reported to the police. Consider what communication options may be available, particularly during construction Will the PSP be closed Yes, the PSP will be closed and upgraded. Diversions will be implemented from August/September 2018. The new PSP will be wider to reflect the new standard. The PSP around Cockburn Train Station will not be changed as this meets current standards and is relatively new. Key stakeholders will be notified of closures and detours in advance of implementation Why hasn't Main Roads waited for the Armadale Road to North Lake Road Bridge Project to commence? There are several projects occurring in the vicinity and more planned. Main Roads has commenced these widening works now as a stand-alone project while waiting for the environmental approvals for the Armadale Road to North Lake Bridge project. This means the benefits can be delivered earlier. The connections for the Armadale Road to North Lake Bridge Project will be built during