Further safety upgrades are being implemented at the Romeo Road and Mitchell Freeway interchange in Alkimos following a second fatal wrong-way crash in the area within months, despite an internal investigation finding the site meets all relevant safety standards.
The latest probe was launched after a head-on collision near Lukin Drive in Butler in February, which claimed two lives and left two others injured. A 56-year-old woman died when her Toyota Yaris was struck by a white Isuzu utility being driven the wrong way by a 24-year-old man, who later died in hospital. It is believed the Isuzu entered the freeway via the Romeo Road off-ramp, the same site where a similar crash killed 60-year-old Johnny Gray in October 2025.
Main Roads said its investigation determined the site complies with safety standards. “Main Roads’ internal investigation found the road environment meets all relevant Australian Standards and Austroads guidelines,” a spokesperson said.
Despite the findings, the State Government announced further upgrades in response to community concerns. Main Roads reshaped and kerbed the painted median nose on Wednesday night and plans to infill the kerb by May. The Member for Butler, Lorna Clarke MLA, said she had asked Main Roads earlier this year to look at ways to improve safety at the off-ramp.
These upgrades are the second set in four months. Following October’s crash, Main Roads installed additional signs, upgraded existing signs, added arrows, and painted pavement markings in December. WA Police conducted their own investigations into both crashes.
