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Project

Derby Highway to Fairfields-Leopold Downs Road Gibb River Road safety improvements

Derby, Kimberley Downs, Meda

Overview

  • Road

    Project type
  • TBC

    Total budget
  • Under Construction

    Project phase
  • Main Roads WA

    Lead agency
  • TBC

    Jobs supported
  • Early 2020

    Start date

    Early 2027

    End date

As part of ongoing safety improvements, several sections along Gibb River Road will be upgraded to improve the general condition and serviceability of the road, especially during the wet season.

Upgrades include improvements to floodways and gravel sheeting between Gibb River Station and Kalumburu Road, improved road geometry and drainage, and road sealing where required.

Ongoing maintenance includes re-sheeting sections of road with gravel where the old, unsealed pavement is being worn away by traffic.

This work will provide a safer driving environment for all road users, in both wet and dry conditions, while reducing road maintenance needs.

Find more information on the Main Roads WA project here.

Benefits

  • Improved road safety and serviceability
  • Reduced commercial transport costs
  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • Improved access for Aboriginal communities and tourism

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