Project Background
The State Street and Albany Highway Intersection Upgrades will address critical safety concerns for pedestrians and improve the overall street environment for road users.
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The upgrades were initiated in response to:
- Community Concerns and Risk Assessment: Following pedestrian safety complaints, the Town’s traffic engineers conducted a risk assessment and identified areas of improvement.
- Draft Albany Highway Precinct Structure Plan (AHPSP): The AHPSP Public Realm Strategy highlights the need for a safer crossing near Victoria Park Hotel and adjacent active edges.
To complete the upgrades, the Town has received federal funding in support of this project from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.
The upgrades align with the Town’s Public Open Space Strategy and the Integrated Transport Strategy. The project is also part of the Town’s Old Spaces, New Places subprogram, that looks to identify locations across the Town that can be renewed and upgraded for greater community benefit.
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The upgrades will commence on Monday 22 September 2025, and will involve road closures, with detours in place for approximately six to eight weeks while works are underway.
Scope of Works
The project will involve:
- Introduction of a raised plateau, to act as an effective traffic calming measure, encouraging vehicles to slow and give way to pedestrians.
- Relocation of the formal pedestrian crossing and modifications to on-street parking, with lighting and signage to create a safer and more pedestrian-friendly area.
- Integration of Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) elements such as tree planting and rain gardens, contributing to urban greening and improved stormwater management.
- Widening of the verge brick paving area on the east side of Albany Highway – a great benefit for pedestrians and businesses (i.e. potential to widen alfresco area).
Detours & Road Closures
- While the upgrades are taking place, there will be a full road closure on Albany highway between Gresham Street and Tuam Street, including the State Street intersection.
- There will also be a full road closure eastbound on State Street, from Washington Street.
- Southbound traffic will be detoured down Merton Street, Northbound traffic down Gloucester Street.
- Local traffic will be permitted entry and exit to properties, and businesses will be escorted through site where possible to reduce impact.
Pedestrian & Transport Impacts
- Footpaths: footpaths within the work area will be restricted to minimum widths, with temporary pram ramps provided and traffic controllers assisting pedestrians during work hours.
- Cyclists: cyclists can utilise existing paths but will be instructed to dismount through the site to reduce conflicts.
- Bus Routes: bus stops #11728 and #11714 on Albany highway will be inaccessible during the works. The Public Transport Authority (PTA) will reroute services 176, 177, 178, 179, 220, 284, and 960. You can view the details of the reroutes on the Transperth website.
- Emergency vehicles: access will be maintained for emergency services.
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Register at the link below, and we'll keep you updated as work gets underway.
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If you have any queries, please quote: OSNP#4, attention to David Lappan, and submit in writing to admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au or Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979.