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Upgrade for City’s traffic spots

Francis CurroComment News

The State Government has announced upgrades to more than 100 traffic locations on WA's roads, with Gosnells set to receive five.

Transport Minister Dean Nalder said funding included $20 million from the State Government in 2015-16 and $5 million from local governments.

The corner of Tonkin Highway and Gosnells Road West was one of the biggest investments, with $1.4 million earmarked for traffic signals.

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City of Gosnells chief executive officer Ian Cowie said that upgrade was required.

"Each of the locations has had varying degrees of concern expressed by the general public, particularly the intersection of Tonkin Highway and Gosnells Road West where there have been a number of fatalities," he said.

�The fact that these projects have qualified for funding under the State Black Spot Program indicates there is an established crash history at the intersections.

"Funding is therefore fundamental in securing road design improvements that will lead to enhanced safety."

Mr Nalder said the project was part of the effort to address congestion and get people to and from work faster.

"The Black Spot Program is helping to reduce road trauma and deliver savings to the community in terms of less personal injury and motor vehicle damage," he said.

A total of 102 projects will be funded in this year's program, including 68 in regional WA and 34 in the Perth metropolitan area.