Road Photos & Information: Western Australia
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Balingup to Bunbury
Statistics:
- Length:
- 2941 km (Balingup to Bunbury: 62 km)
- Termini:
- Northern: Great Northern Hwy (NH1 and NH95), Mundabullangana (near Port Hedland)
- Southern: Eyre Hwy (NH1) and Coolgardie-Esperance Hwy (NR94), Norseman
- Suburbs, Towns & Localities Along Route:
- Mullalyup, Kirup, Newlands, Donnybrook, Argyle, Gwindinup, Boyanup and Davenport
Route Numbering:
- Current: 1
- Road Authority Internal Classification: 1
- H009 (Albany to Bunbury)
General Information:
National Route 1 is a mostly somewhat coastal route in Western Australia. In some cases it travels quite close to the coast and the Indian and Southern Oceans and at other times it is further inland, but still generally following the coastline.
The quality of the route varies from rural 2 lane highway to multi-lane suburban arterial road and also freeway standard.
History:
- South Western Highway & Robertson Drive:
- April 2003: Construction of an overtaking lane on South Western Highway between Balingup and Mullalyup. 2
- February 2004: Upgrades to South Western Highway near Kirup. Work included construction of a northbound overtaking lane south of the Kirup townsite. The overtaking lane was built near the Cundinup-Kirup Road intersection. 3
- 2005: Widening of the seal on various narrow sections of South Western Highway between Donnybrook and Bridgetown, from the width of about 6.8 m to a minimum of 8.0 m. 4
- October 2007: Work commenced on an upgrade of a 1.8 km section of the South West Highway south of Donnybrook. The work involved the construction and realignment of the highway, as well as widening the road to include sealed shoulders. 5
- 18 December 2015: Work commences on the upgrade of a 1.67 km section of the South Western Highway from Marginata Dr to the edge of the Donnybrook town centre. The widening project included the construction of two traffic lanes each 3.5 m wide and a 1.5 m painted median to separate oncoming traffic, 1.5m sealed road shoulder on each side and kerbing, and an extra 1m unsealed shoulder in the areas that were not kerbed, dedicated right turn lanes into Irishtown Road, Marginata Road and Golf Club Access. 6
Click or tap here for photos of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road, which acts as a heavy vehicle bypass to the city, and will eventually become the main bypass around Bunbury when completed.
Balingup to Bunbury
Kirup Town Centre:
South Western Hwy as it passes through Kirup. June 2008.
Image © Kate Pilling
AD Sign:
Advance directional sign approaching the intersection with Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Rd at Donnybrook. June 2008.
Image © Kate Pilling
Distance Sign:
RD sign located after the Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Rd at Donnybrook. April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Entering Donnybrook:
Entering the town of Donnybrook. April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign approaching Marmion St, Donnybrook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Marmion Street:
Corner of South Western Hwy (NR1) and Marmion St in Donnybrook, April 2016. Click or tap here for a photo of this location by Paul Rands December 2012.
Image © Paul Rands
Donnybrook Town Centre:
South Western Hwy as it passes through Donnybrook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Donnybrook Town Centre:
South Western Hwy as it passes through Donnybrook. December 2012.
Image © Paul Rands
Donnybrook Town Centre:
South Western Hwy as it passes through Donnybrook. June 2008.
Image © Kate Pilling
Reassurance Directional Sign:
Distance sign as South Western Hwy (NR1) leaves Donnybrook, April 2016. Click or tap here for a photo of this location by Paul Rands December 2012.
Image © Paul Rands
Level Crossing:
South Western Hwy (NR1) as it crosses the railway line at Argyle, December 2012.
Image © Paul Rands
Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign approaching Trigwell Rd at Boyanup, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Trigwell Road:
Corner of South Western Hwy (NR1) and Trigwell Rd in Boyanup, December 2012.
Image © Paul Rands
Entering Boyanup Town Centre:
South Western Hwy as it enters Boyanup, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Boyanup Town Centre:
South Western Hwy as it passes through Boyanup, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign approaching Boyanup-Picton Rd at Boyanup, December 2012.
Image © Paul Rands
Boyanup-Picton Road:
Corner of South Western Hwy (NR1) and Boyanup-Picton Rd in Boyanup, December 2012.
Image © Paul Rands
Reassurance Directional Sign:
Distance sign as South Western Hwy (NR1) leaves Boyanup, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign approaching Bunbury Outer Ring Rd at Davenport, April 2016. The large empty space is a coverplate.
Image © Paul Rands
Bunbury Outer Ring Road:
Corner of South Western Hwy (NR1) and Bunbury Outer Ring Rd at Davenport, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Distance Sign:
RD sign at Davenport, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign under welcome sign at Davenport, approaching Tom Talbot Dr, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Intersection Directional Sign:
ID sign at the entrance to Bunbury Airport in Davenport, April 2016. Click or tap here for a photo of this location by Paul Rands December 2012.
Image © Paul Rands
Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign at Davenport approaching Robertson Dr (SR10 & NR1), April 2016. Click or tap here for a photo of this location by Paul Rands from December 2012.
Image © Paul Rands
Bunbury to Balingup
Reassurance Directional Sign:
Southbound distance sign on the South Western Hwy at Davenport outside the Main Roads WA depot for the southwest region, April 2016. Click or tap here for a photo of this location by Paul Rands February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign on Robertson Dr (NR1) at Davenport for Bovell St, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Advance Directional Sign:
Large AD as you head southbound at Davenport approaching the Bussell Hwy / South Western Hwy traffic lights, April 2016. Click or tap here for a photo of this location by Paul Rands February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Corner of South Western Hwy and Bussell Hwy:
Southbound approaching the signalised junction with Bussell Hwy at Davenport, February 2008. NR1 turns left here.
Image © Paul Rands
Distance Sign:
Southbound RD sign at Davenport, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Reassurance Directional Sign:
Distance sign at Davenport, just after Bunbury Outer Ring Road, December 2012.
Image © Terry Siva
Tom Talbot Drive:
Corner of South Western Hwy (NR1) an Tom Talbot Dr at Davenport, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign approaching Bunbury Outer Ring Rd at Davenport, April 2016. The large empty space is a coverplate.
Image © Paul Rands
Centenary Road:
Corner of South Western Hwy (NR1) and Centenary Rd at Davenport, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Bunbury Outer Ring Road:
Corner of South Western Hwy (NR1) and Bunbury Outer Ring Rd at Davenport, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Bunbury Outer Ring Road:
Corner of South Western Hwy (NR1) and Bunbury Outer Ring Rd at Davenport, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Entering the Shire of Capel:
Southbound at Davenport near the now closed Queelup Rd intersection, February 2008. This section of the route now features a dual carriageway as seen in the previous photo.
Image © Paul Rands
Trailblazer:
NR1 trailblazer at North Boyanup, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Entering Boyanup:
Southbound as you drive into the town of Boyanup, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Boyanup Town Centre:
Southbound at the Payne Street intersection, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Level Crossing:
One of 2 level crossings on main roads in Boyanup, near Payne and Bridge Streets. February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Bridge Street:
Fingerboard assembly at the corner of South Western Hwy (NR1) and Bridge St in Boyanup, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Bridge Street Intersection:
Southbound in the Boyanup town centre, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
AD Sign:
Advance directional sign near Charlotte Street and approaching Trigwell Road in Boyanup, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Trigwell Road:
Corner of South Western Hwy (NR1) and Trigwell Rd at Boyanup, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Distance Sign:
Southbound RD sign as you depart from Boyanup, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Level Crossing:
Southbound approaching the level crossing near Shenton Road in Gwindinup, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Council Sign:
Southbound entering the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire at Gwindinup, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Level Crossing:
Southbound approaching the level crossing at Argyle, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Level Crossing:
Southbound at the level crossing at Argyle. February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Donnybrook Welcome Sign:
Southbound at the locality of Irishtown at Donnybrook, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Entering Donnybrook:
Southbound signage as you enter Donnybrook, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Donnybrook Town Centre:
Southbound in Donnybrook, April 2016. Click or tap here for a photo of this location by Paul Rands February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Donnybrook Town Centre:
Southbound in Donnybrook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Donnybrook Town Centre:
Southbound in Donnybrook, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Advance Directional Sign:
Southbound AD sign approaching Marmion Street in Donnybrook, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Reassurance Direcional Sign:
Distance sign at Donnybrook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
AD Sign:
Advance directional sign approaching Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Rd at Donnybrook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Donnbrook-Boyup Brook Road:
Southbound at the intersection with Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Road at Donnybrook, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
AD Sign:
Advance directional sign on Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Rd approaching the intersection with South Western Hwy (NR1) at Donnybrook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Fingerboards:
Fingerboard assembly facing Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Rd at Donnybrook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Trailblazer:
NR1 trailblazer facing Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Rd at Donnybrook, December 2012.
Image © Paul Rands
Heavy Vehicle Speed Limit Begins:
Signage for the special speed limit for heavy vehicles which covers a large section of the highway between Donnybrook and Bridgetown. February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Distance Sign:
Southbound RD sign as you leave Donnybrook, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Level Crossing:
Southbound at the intersection at Hackett Road at Donnybrook, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Southbound at Newlands:
Heading down into Newlands. February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
NR1 Trailblazer:
Southbound at Newlands, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Services Sign:
Southbound approaching Kirup, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Entering Kirup:
Southbound entering the town of Kirup. February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Kirup Town Centre:
Southbound through the town of Kirup. February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Capel Street / Upper Capel Road Intersection:
Southbound through Kirup, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Level Crossing:
Southbound crossing the railway at Kirup, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Welcome to The Blackwood River Valley:
Southbound tourism sign indicating we are now in the Blackwood River Valley area, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Entering Mullalyup:
Southbound entering the town of Mullalyup, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Mullalyup Town Centre:
Southbound in the town in Mullalyup, February 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
2 WA Government, Parliament of Western Australia, Parliamentary Questions, Question On Notice No. 2471 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 21 June 2007 by Mr P.D. Omodei.
3 WA Government, Media Statements, Highway upgrade at Kirup improves safety, 9 February 2004.
4 WA Government, Ministerial Media Statements, New overtaking lane for South Western Highway, 4 April 2003.
5 WA Government, South West Highway to be upgraded near Donnybrook, 5 October 2007.
6 WA Government, Main Roads Western Australia, Project Update, South Western Highway, November 2015.