The 1.6km Airport Drive will be the primary route for passenger traffic for Terminals 1 and 2 once it is completed in the first half of next year.
Perth Airport chief executive Brad Geatches last week announced the contract to build the new road.
‘Airport Drive is a significant project valued at $28.5 million and includes the $17 million civil works contract awarded to Brierty under a competitive select tender process as well as design, landscaping and associated works,’ Mr Geatches said.
The construction of the road is part of a redevelopment program that includes extending the Terminal 1 forecourt to create an entry plaza, new pick-up and drop-off lanes and expansion of the short-term carpark.
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READ NOWAirport Drive will run to the west of the long-term carparks and only connects into Horrie Miller Drive at a large roundabout at Grogan Road.
Perth Airport spokeswoman said some vegetation and fauna will be relocated as a result of a rigorous environmental assessment.
‘We do not anticipate construction of Airport Drive will pose any noise issues, as the works are located a considerable distance from residential and commercial areas,’ she said.