High-risk section of Mundijong Road receives significant upgrade, re-opens after four-month closure

Mundijong Road reopened last Friday, ending months of diversion for traffic along the busy but “high-risk” distributor that links Baldivis to South West Highway.

Works have been held for the past four months realigning a curve and widening the bitumen between Telephone Lane and Duckpond Road.

Raised medians, crash barriers and turning lanes have been added along the 2km stretch of road, with new lighting and upgraded drainage also part of a comprehensive safety overhaul.

“These upgrades will help reduce the risk of serious crashes and improve visibility for all road users, especially during peak travel times and at night,” City of Rockingham mayor Deb Hamblin said.

It’s the same area where a serious head-on crash involving a vehicle that allegedly had sped off from police, sparking a brief pursuit, occurred in December 2024.

In that incident, the car had turned right from Duckpond Road into Mundijong Road before crashing into a ute travelling along the major road.

A 10-year-old boy was seriously injured and the car driver faced several charges, including dangerous driving and reckless driving.

The recently completed roadworks were jointly funded by the State Government and the City of Rockingham.

Ms Hamblin said it was one of several road improvement projects in the area aimed at reducing the risk of crashes and loss of lives, with Baldivis Road, Mandurah Road, Safety Bay Road and Stakehill Road others to be targeted.

“We’re committed to addressing known crash-prone areas with targeted upgrades that make a real difference to the safety of our local roads,” she said.

“Improving road safety is a top priority for the city, and this upgrade to Mundijong Road is a great example of what can be achieved through collaboration with the State Government.

“We understand the roadworks have caused some disruption for local commuters, and we sincerely thank the community for their patience.”