In 2017, CPB Contractors completed construction of the Mitchell Freeway Extension, from Burns Beach Road in Joondalup to Hester Avenue in Clarkson for Main Roads Western Australia.
The 6km extension from Burns Beach Road to Hester Avenue consists of two lanes in each direction, with the capacity to add a third lane in the future. North-bound and south-bound carriageways have been constructed on either side of the northern suburbs railway line.
At its peak, the construction program provided employment for more than 244 people.
Delivery of the Mitchell Freeway Extension included the delivery of:
- 6km of dual carriageway in each direction, with capacity for expansion to three lanes in the future;
- New interchanges at Burns Beach Road, Neerabup Road and Hester Avenue;
- Shared Path for pedestrians and cyclist, including underpasses and a bridge;
- Extension of Neerabup Road from Connolly Drive to Wanneroo Road;
- Widening of Hester Avenue from Hidden Valley Retreat to Wanneroo Road;
- Reconfiguration of Flynn Drive, Wanneroo Road and Neerabup Road intersection;
- Widening of Wanneroo Road from Flynn Drive to Hall Road;
- Upgrading of Joondalup and Wanneroo Road intersection; and
- Noise mitigation, where required.
CPB Contractors acknowledges the Whadjuk people as the traditional and continuing custodians of the lands on which the Mitchell Freeway Extension was delivered.