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

Late 2024
End date

A number of safety improvements are being implemented along Indian Ocean Drive in an effort to reduce the risk of serious crashes and improve road safety.

Stage One, completed in May 2023, delivered widened roads between Jurien Bay and Greenhead.

Construction on Stage Two has commenced, between Leeman and Brand Highway. The upgrades include two passing lanes (one northbound and one southbound), 33 kilometres of widening, installation of audible edge lines, installation of safety barriers and realignment of crests and curves.

Benefits

Significantly improve road safety
Provide safer overtaking opportunities
Better transport efficiencies

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Stage Two - Detour - April to November 2024

From mid-April, the section of Indian Ocean Drive between Eneabba-Coolimba Road and Brand Highway will be temporarily closed to through traffic. Access will be retained for local residents, businesses and emergency services.

All road users will be detoured via Eneabba-Coolimba Road and Brand Highway. The detour is expected to add approximately 20 minutes to travel times.

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