Upcoming Upgrades to Crooks Road

Published on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 at 3:00:39 PM

The Shire of Merredin is set to commence significant upgrades to Crooks Road in early February 2025, following the completion of the harvest season.

The proposed works include:

• Strengthening the pavement
• Widening the existing sealed surface to 8 metres
• Enhancing the return curves at the intersection with Great Eastern Highway
• Improving sight distance at the northern railway crossing approach
• Widening the return curves at the intersection with Gabo Avenue

Preliminary works are already underway, including:

• Securing approvals for vegetation removal
• Relocating affected utilities, such as Telstra lines, railway traffic signals, and pits
• Obtaining Main Roads' approval for widening the entry curves on Great Eastern Highway

The construction phase is expected to take approximately 3 to 4 months. During this time, delays are anticipated, and road users are strongly advised to seek alternative routes where possible.

This project is made possible through funding from the Australian Government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program and the WA State Government’s Regional Road Group.

For more information, please contact Amer Tawfik, the Shire’s Executive Manager Engineering Services, at (08) 9041 1611 or email emes@merredin.wa.gov.au.