Expressway - The Australian Highway Site: Road Photos & Information: WA: National Routes: NR1 (Rockingham to Como)

Road Photos & Information: Western Australia

Coolgardie-Esperance Highway, South Coast Highway, South Western Highway, Robertson Drive, Forrest Highway, Old Coast Road, Dawesville Bypass, Mandurah Road, Ennis Avenue, Patterson Road, Rockingham Road, Stock Road, Leach Highway, Kwinana Freeway, Canning Highway, Great Eastern Highway, Morrison Road, Great Northern Highway, Brand Highway and North West Coastal Highway

Rockingham to Como

Statistics:

Length:: 2941 km (Rockingham to Como: 41 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:: Rockingham, East Rockingham, Kwinana Beach, Naval Base, Henderson, Beeliar, Munster, Spearwood, Yangebup, Bibra Lake, Hamilton Hill, Coolbellup, Hilton, Samson, O'Connor, Willagee, Melville, Myaree, Winthrop, Brentwood, Bateman, Salter Point and Como

Route Numbering:

Current: 1
Multiplexed with: 2 6 7
Road Authority Internal Classification: ¹: H002 (Greenfields (Mandurah to Palmyra)); H012 (Palmyra to Brentwood); H013 (Como to Victoria Park); H015 (Brentwood to Como)

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.

Multiplexes along the route include:

: State Route 2, for 4 km, between Brentwood and Como; State Route 6, for 6 km, between Victoria Park and Como; State Route 7, for 6 km, between Brentwood and Willagee

History:

Ennis Avenue, Patterson Road, Rockingham Road, Stock Road, Leach Highway, Kwinana Freeway & Canning Highway:: 19 July 1979: Kwinana Freeway / Canning interchange including Manning Road Bridge fully operational. ²; 2007: Work started on the upgrade of the intersection at Leach Highway and Stock Road in Palmyra. Work included construction of a designated left-turn lane on Stock Road for northbound traffic, construction of double right-turn lanes on Leach Highway for eastbound traffic, upgrading the pedestrian crossing facilities to meet the then current Main Roads WA access and mobility standards and installation of signal mast arms on all approaches. ²; June 2018: Completion of installation of traffic signals at the corner of Leach Hwy and Norma Rd at Booragoon. ³

Rockingham to Como

Northbound at Rockingham Station:

Looking north at Rockingham outside Rockingham Railway Station, at the intersection with Rae Road, December 2007.

Image © Paul Rands

Council Av Intersection:

Northbound at Rockingham at Council Avenue, December 2007.

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Advance Directional Sign:

Northbound AD sign approaching Dixon Road (SR22) at Rockingham, December 2007.

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AD Sign:

Northbound advance directional sign approaching Patterson Road (SR18). NR1 turns right at this intersection to continue onto Perth. December 2007.

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Patterson Road Intersection:

Approaching Patterson Road at Rockingham. December 2007.

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Patterson Road:

ID sign at the Patterson Road intersection in Rockingham, December 2007.

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Distance Sign:

Northbound RD sign at East Rockingham, December 2007.

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Speed Camera Signs:

Signs indicating the use of speed cameras in the area. East Rockingham, December 2007.

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Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign for Kwinana Beach Rd at Kwinana Beach, December 2007.

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Advance Directional Sign:

Inbound at Kwinana Beach approaching Thomas Road. December 2007.

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Thomas Road Intersection:

Northbound at the Thomas Road intersection in Kwinana Beach, December 2007.

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Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign assembly approaching Cockburn Rd (SR12) at the suburb of Naval Base, December 2007.

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Rockingham & Cockburn Roads Intersection:

Northbound at Naval Base, December 2007.

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Distance Sign:

Northbound RD sign after the Cockburn Rd intersection at Naval Base, December 2007.

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Russell Road Junction:

Northbound at Russell Road in Henderson, December 2007. Before this intersection, the median between north and southbound carriageways is over 100 metres wide. This is due to duplication works which left the original alignment in tact whilst the newer carriageway was built on a more superior alignment.

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Advance Directional Sign:

Stack sign assembly at Munster approaching the Rockingham Rd / Stock Rd split. NR1 continues along Stock Rd from here. December 2007.

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Forrest Road Intersection:

Northbound approaching SR14, Forrest Road, in Hamilton Hill, December 2007.

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Intersection Directional Sign:

Northbound ID sign at Forrest Road at Hamilton Hill, December 2007.

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Advance Directional Sign:

Northbound at Hilton approaching SR13, South Street, December 2007.

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South Street Intersection:

Northbound through South Street in Hilton, December 2007.

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Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign for the Leach Hwy intersection at O'Connor. Northbound at Absolon Street, December 2007. NR1 shares the route with SR7 from this intersection, it turns right at the traffic signals at the bottom of the hill.

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Eastbound on Leach Hwy:

Heading east along Leach Hwy at Melville. December 2007.

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Trailblazer:

Eastbound reassurance marker at Myaree near the North Lake Rd intersection. December 2007.

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Supplemental Advance Directional Sign:

Sign approaching the Kwinana Freeway at Brentwood. NR1 spilts from SR7 / Leach Hwy and travels a few kilometres along the Kwinana Fwy. December 2007.

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Kwinana Hwy Interchange:

Looking east as NR1 leaves Leach Hwy and joins the Kwinana Freeway. December 2007.

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Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign on the ramp to the Kwinana Freeway. The coverplates are covering directions to railway station and parking access. December 2007 at Brentwood.

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Intersection Directional Sign:

ID sign indicating the direction to the northbound carriageway of the freeway at Brentwood, December 2007.

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Canning River:

Northbound on Kwinana Fwy crossing the Canning River via Mt Henry Bridge, December 2007.

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Distance Sign:

RD sign northbound on the Kwinana Fwy at Salter Point. This sign uses road names / exits for its focal points, it supplements the standard suburb / town name focal points on other distance signs along the route. December 2007.

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AD sign:

Northbound advance directional sign located in Salter Point, approaching the Canning Hwy exit, NR1 splits from SR2 here at this interchange. December 2007.

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Distance Sign:

Northbound RD sign just before the Canning Hwy exit, December 2007 at Como.

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Canning Hwy Interchange:

Northbound at Como. The Canning Highway interchange opened to traffic in 1979. Image taken December 2007. The interchange features a series of bridges and ramps that connect the Canning Highway, Manning Road and the Kwinana Freeway.

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Canning Highway Interchange:

Advance directional sign approaching the Canning Hwy at Como. The ramp to the right of shot is the ramp from Manning Road to the Kwinana Freeway. December 2007, northbound.

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Lane Allocation Sign:

Typical lane allocation sign approaching Canning Hwy traffic signals at Como, December 2007.

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Canning Highway Junction:

The traffic signals facing the off ramp from the Kwinana Fwy at Como, December 2007. NR1 now shares SR6 to Burswood from here.

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Kwinana Fwy Interchange:

Looking northeast on the Canning Hwy at the Kwinana Fwy interchange at Como, December 2007. Canning Highway is named for Alfred Canning, a pioneer West Australian pastoralist and late 19th century settler in the area that is now part of the City of Melville.

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Como to Rockingham

Trailblazer Assembly:

SR6 / NR1 trailblazer at Como near Birdwood Av, June 2009.

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Approaching Barker & Thelma Streets:

Canning Hwy approaching Thelma St and Barker St in Como, June 2009.

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Trailblazer Assembly:

SR6 / NR1 trailblazer at Como near Thelma St and Barker St, June 2009.

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Trailblazer Assembly:

SR6 / NR1 trailblazer at Como after Thelma St and Barker St, June 2009.

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Approaching Henley Street:

Canning Hwy at Como approaching Henley St, June 2009.

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Trailblazer Assembly:

SR6 / NR1 trailblazer at Como near Henley St, June 2009.

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Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Como approaching Kwinana Fwy (SR2), June 2009. The NR1 duplex ends as the Kwinana Fwy interchange.

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Approaching Kwinana Freeway:

Canning Hwy (SR6 / NR1) approaching Kwinana Fwy (SR2 / NR1) at Como, June 2009.

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Kwinana Fwy / Manning Rd Interchange:

Southbound at Como, at the Kwinana Freeway interchange, where it splits with Manning Road (SR26), July 2009.

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Kwinana Fwy / Manning Rd Interchange:

Southbound at Como, at the Kwinana Freeway interchange, where it splits with Manning Road (SR26), July 2009.

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Exit Distance Sign:

Looking southbound on the section of the freeway that opened in 1982 at Como. December 2007.

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Advance Directional Sign:

Advance directional sign for the Leach Hwy at Salter Point. December 2007.

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Canning River:

Crossing the Canning River via the Mount Henry Bridge at Salter Point. December 2007.

Cranford Avenue Exit:

Cranford Av interchange at Mount Pleasant. December 2007.

Leach Hwy Interchange:

Southbound approaching the Leach Hwy exit, the NR1 duplex ends here in Brentwood. December 2007.

Distance Sign:

RD sign at Naval Base on Rockingham Rd (NR1) after the Cockburn Rd (SR12), June 2009.

Approaching Lee Road & Beard Street:

Rockingham Rd (NR1) at Naval Base approaching Lee Rd & Beard St, June 2009.

Approaching Anketell Road:

Rockingham Rd (NR1) at Naval Base approaching Anketell Rd, June 2009.

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Kwinana Beach approaching Thomas Rd (SR21), June 2009.

Approaching Thomas Road:

Rockingham Rd (NR1) at Kwinana Beach approaching Thomas Rd (SR21), June 2009.

Thomas Road:

Corner of Rockingham Rd (NR1) and Thomas Rd (SR21) at Kwinana Beach, June 2009.

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Kwinana Beach approaching Mandurah Rd and Mason Rd, June 2009. NR1 changes to Patterson Rd at this junction.

Approaching Mandurah Road, Mason Road & Patterson Road:

Rockingham Rd (NR1) at Kwinana Beach approaching Mandurah and Mason Roads, June 2009. NR1 changes to Patterson Rd at this junction.

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign on Patterson Rd (NR1) approaching Kwinana Beach Rd (TD202), June 2009.

Kwinana Beach Road:

Corner of Patterson Rd (NR1) and Kwinana Beach Rd (TD202), June 2009.

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign on Patterson Rd (NR1) at East Rockingham approaching Ennis Av (NR1) and Patterson Rd (SR18), June 2009.

Patterson Road & Ennis Avenue Junction:

Corner of Patterson Road (NR1 & SR18) and Ennis Av (NR1) at East Rockingham, June 2009.

National Route 1 Trailblazer:

NR1 trailblazer after the Patterson Rd (SR18) junction at East Rockingham, June 2009.

RD Sign:

Reassurance directional sign at East Rockingham, June 2009.

Approaching Dixon Road:

AD sign approaching Dixon Rd (SR22) at Rockingham, June 2009.

Approaching Dixon Road:

Ennis Av (NR1) approaching Dixon Rd (SR22) at Rockingham, June 2009.

Dixon Road Intersection:

Corner Ennis Av (NR1) and Dixon Rd (SR22) at Rockingham, June 2009.

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Hillman approaching Council Av and Carvie St, June 2009.

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Hillman approaching Rae Rd and the entrance to Rockingham railway station, June 2009.

Click or tap here for the continuation of NR1 between Como and Burswood
Click or tap here for the continuation of NR1 between Mandurah and Rockingham

¹ WA Government, Main Roads Western Australia, Road Information Mapping System.
² WA Government, Media Statements, $1.2 million to improve Leach Highway and Stock Road intersection, 21 August 2007.
³ WA Government, Main Roads Western Australia, Completed Projects, Leach Highway and Norma Road Intersection Upgrade, 23 July 2018.