Federal Labor stumps up $225 million for notorious Reid Highway Erindale Road intersection

Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King will visit Perth on Tuesday to announce the funding.

She said the northern suburbs were growing rapidly and needed better transport infrastructure.

“This is one of many investments the Albanese Labor Government is making to upgrade roads and rail across Western Australia, including the Metronet, which is already transforming the commutes of Perth’s northern suburbs,” she said.

Cowan MP Anne Aly said she had been advocating for the upgrade for a decade.

“This is a much-needed upgrade that will help commuters get to and from home quicker and safer,” she said.

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Both state Labor and the Liberals promised the $450 million upgrade during the WA election.

According to Main Roads WA data, the Balcatta intersection is the worst in the state for crashes, with 263 incidents over the past five years – 76 of which caused injuries.

It is also one of the most congested roads in the state, with government figures estimating it costs the economy $21.3 million per year in lost productivity.

“The Coalition will not sign a blank cheque to the states for cost blowouts.”

Saffioti was contacted for comment.