Pinjarra Road is getting a new roundabout thanks to $450,000 funding from the federal government.
Canning MP Andrew Hastie made the announcement of the project on Wednesday, and is part of $1,270,000 worth of funding for road upgrades within his electorate.
The roundabout – which will be at the intersection of Pinjarra Road and Murray Street in Pinjarra – will be part of the 2018-19 Black Spot Program.
Along with the Murray project, $375,000 will go towards the upgrade of Karnup Road in Serpentine, $361,000 will go towards Kingsbury Drive in Serpentine and $90,000 to Croyden Road in Roleystone.
Mr Hastie said improving transport infrastructure was one of his key priorities.
“In many parts of Canning road maintenance and development has not kept up with the rise in population,” he said.
"I know many people are concerned about the quality of local roads frequently used by heavy transport.
“These upgrades will help handle the increased traffic and improve road safety.
“None of these projects would be delivered without the community’s vital input, and I’d encourage all residents and motorists in the region to nominate projects for future funding rounds.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure and Transport Minister Michael McCormack said reducing fatalities and serious injuries on roads was a key focus of his role as infrastructure minister.
“Accidents on our roads cost Australian’s approximately $30 billion per year – let alone the pain borne by families and friends who have lost loved ones,” Mr McCormack said.
“On average, Black Spot projects reduce the number of crashes causing death and injury by 30 per cent, making it one of the most effective road safety measures the Australian Government has at its disposal.
“The Coalition Government has extended the Black Spot Program and is providing $60 million per year from 2021-22 onwards, building on the current $684.5 million investment from 2013-14 to 2020-21.”
For more information, or to make a nomination go to investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/blackspots/