THE Tonkin Gap project is officially complete, and is now benefitting thousands of commuters, path users and the local community with significant improvements to journey times and amenities.

Construction started in 2020, and the project was delivered on time despite several project challenges including completing works under live traffic conditions, removal and replacement of the Broun Avenue Bridge and duplication of the Redcliffe Bridge (now Mooro-Beeloo) with minimal impact to the Swan River ecosystems.

Last December the notorious bottleneck on Tonkin Highway was alleviated with additional lanes opened and the speed limit subsequently reinstated to 100kmph.

Other improvements include new interchanges at Great Eastern Highway and Guildford Road, and new bridges over the Swan River, Dunstone Road, Railway Parade and Guildford Road.

The new BMX and mountain bike skills area under the Mooro-Beeloo Bridge has also become a popular recreation area in the local community.

Rail-enabling works for the Morley-Ellenbrook line are nearing completion, with Tonkin Highway in both directions between Reid Highway and Collier Road reinstated to 100kmh.

The final section of Tonkin Highway between Hepburn Avenue and Reid Highway will be reinstated to 100km/h in both directions once Malaga footbridge works are complete, expected later next month.

The project's supply chain involved over 250 sub-contractors delivering packages of work with a focus on local spend and supply, creating more than 3000 jobs.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said the Tonkin Gap was one of the most important road infrastructure projects being undertaken in the Perth metropolitan area.

“Completing this project highlights our commitment to supporting more efficient transport solutions for people travelling through Perth and improving safety, by eliminating the interface between pedestrians, cyclists and cars.

“This has been a challenging program to deliver, so I'm really pleased that it's been completed on-time and is able to improve travel times for commuters and better connect cyclists and pedestrians across the city.”

Federal Member for Swan Zaneta Mascarenhas said the project showed that both the federal and state governments were seriously committed to improving transport for drivers around Perth.

“This investment is all about making roads safer, separating pedestrians and cyclists from cars, and giving commuters in this booming area the infrastructure they need."