Bus Priority Lanes: Riverside Drive

Project overview

Work is now complete at Riverside Drive to improve the efficiency and reliability of bus movements between Elizabeth Quay Bus Station, Point Lewis Rotary roundabout and beyond to Stirling Highway.

The project included:

Creating a bus-only lane to connect Riverside Drive to the southern entrance to Elizabeth Quay Station.
Creating an additional exit lane for buses traveling north on William Street out of Elizabeth Quay Bus Station.
Associated changes to kerbing, traffic islands, and footpaths to accommodate the new bus lanes.
Modification of the nearby Elizabeth Quay Bus Station staff car park to create an additional three bays.
Retention of the right-hand-turn out of the Perth Convention Centre onto Riverside Drive.

The bus services now enter and exit the station at the southern entrance, and use Riverside Drive to travel between the bus station and Point Lewis Rotary roundabout. This allows for a more predictable journey times and fewer delays.

N ew Riverside Drive Bus Priority Lane Design

Construction impacts

Work was staged to minimise impact, buses that normally use the southern entry/exit of the bus station were impacted with diversions and delays during construction of the additional bus-only exit lane. They utilised an alternate entry/exit point during this time.

Pedestrian and traffic management was in place for the duration of the project.

Riverside Drive eastbound, between the Point Lewis Rotary roundabout and William Street, will be closed during construction. Mounts Bay Road was used as an alternative route during this closure and was managed accordingly. Access to Mitchell Freeway South from Point Lewis Rotary roundabout was maintained. Riverside Drive westbound was maintained.

Contact

For more information email projects@pta.wa.gov.au, or call 13 62 13. You may also wish to register for project updates.

For service information visit the Transperth website or call 13 62 13.

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