Indian Ocean Drive - Road Safety Improvements

Overview

Road
Project type
$55 million
Total budget
Under Construction
Project phase
Main Roads WA
Lead agency
40
Jobs supported
Early 2023
Start date

Early 2025
End date

Improvements are being implemented along Indian Ocean Drive to improve road safety and transport efficiencies for local commuters and tourist traffic.

Stage One was completed in May 2023, and delivered approximately 24 kilometres of widened roads between Jurien Bay and Greenhead.

Construction on Stage Two between Leeman and Brand Highway is underway. These upgrades include two passing lanes (one northbound and one southbound), approximately 33 kilometres of widening, installation of audible edge lines, and realignment of crests and curves.

Find more information on the Main Roads WA project here.

Benefits

Improve road safety
Provide a safer route for locals and tourists
Better transport efficiencies

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Indian Ocean Drive Detour - April to Late-February 2025

The section of Indian Ocean Drive between Eneabba-Coolimba Road and Brand Highway will remain temporarily closed to through traffic until late-February 2025. Access will be retained for local residents, businesses and emergency services. Detour in place as per map below, and is expected to add approximately 20 minutes to travel times. See Main Roads Travel Map for the most up-to-date information.

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