Broome black spot to be upgraded

A Broome intersection regarded as a road safety black spot with one fatality and six crashes recorded in the past five years is being upgraded.

The Shire of Broome has secured $600,000 from the Federal Government to fund the work at the Hamersley and Haas Streets intersection that started last Tuesday.

The council said an independent road safety audit of the intersection found more than 30 per cent of traffic on Hamersley St exceeded the 50km/h speed limit.

A roundabout will be installed at the intersection along with improvements to street lighting, pedestrian access and line markings.

Shire of Broome president Ron Johnston said the work would greatly improve safety for motorists and pedestrians.

“Making improvements to roads and roadsides significantly contributes to reducing the number of crashes, and can also reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries that occur when crashes happen,” he said.

Construction is expected to be finished by the end of June, with reduced speed limits, detours and other traffic controls in place to ensure the safety of workers and road users.