Future Works
There are plans to increase the capacity of the Northbridge Tunnel to three lanes in each direction. The existing breakdown shoulders will be removed to accommodate the extra lanes without modifying the tunnel's structure. The proposed removal of the breakdown lanes has previously been criticised by the state Opposition, and the RAC raised concerns about emergency response times. As part of the upgrade, Main Roads Western Australia has an Incident Response Plan, including a dedicated towing service, and the fire control system will be improved. The works are scheduled to be completed in May 2013, in conjunction with works to widen the Mitchell Freeway. The works are designed to improve the traffic flow in the Perth CBD, which will be affected by construction projects such as the development of Elizabeth Quay.
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