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Eneabba to Dongara

Statistics:

Length:: 2941 km (Eneabba to Dongara: 80 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:: Eneabba, Arrowsmith, Mount Adams, Yardarino and Dongara

Route Numbering:

Current: 1
Multiplexed with: 354
Road Authority Internal Classification: ¹: H004 (Muchea to Geraldton)

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:

: Tourist Way 354, for 7 km, between Yardarino and Dongara

History:

Brand Highway:: 1975: The Brand Highway was completed. ²; 1976: Brand Highway opened by Premier Charles Court. ²; 2006: Installation of 53 km of audible edge lines between Dongara and Geraldton and 50 km of shoulder sealing and audible edge lining between Eneabba and Dongara. ³; June 2006: Extension of the existing passing lane on Brand Highway at Pells Bridge, intersection channelisation on Brand Highway at Pells Bridge. ⁴; 2007: Passing lanes constructed 30 km south of Dongara, near the junction of Indian Ocean Drive. ⁵; May 2007: Additional passing lanes completed on Brand Highway near Kailis Drive, and at Eneabba. ⁶; 2015: Strengthening works plus new pavement and barriers on bridge over railway between Dongara town centre and Midlands Rd at Yardarino. ⁷

Eneabba to Dongara

Trailblazer:

Incorrect SR1 trailblazer at Eneabba, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Entering Eneabba:

Brand Hwy (NR1) as it enters the town of Eneabba, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Services Sign:

Services sign at Eneabba, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign approaching Coolimba-Eneabba Rd at Eneabba, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Coolimba-Eneabba Road:

Corner of Brand Hwy (NR1) and Coolimba-Eneabba Rd at Eneabba, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Intersection Directional Sign:

ID sign at Eneabba facing Coolimba-Eneabba Rd, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Bypassed Town Sign:

Bypassed town sign at Eneabba approaching Eneabba Dr, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Eneabba Drive:

Corner of Brand Hwy (NR1) and Eneabba Dr at Eneabba, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Eneabba approaching Eneabba-Three Springs Rd, December 2012.

Image © Paul Rands

Intersection Directional Sign:

ID sign at Eneabba at the junction with Eneabba-Three Springs Rd, December 2012.

Image © Paul Rands

Reassurance Directional Sign:

Distance sign at Eneabba, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Approaching Western Flora Roadhouse:

Brand Hwy (NR1) at Arrowsmith, approaching the Western Flora Roadhouse, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Western Flora Roadhouse:

Brand Hwy (NR1) at the Western Flora Roadhouse entrance at Arrowsmith, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Trailblazer:

Incorrect SR1 trailblazer at Arrowsmith, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Arrowsmith, approaching Indian Ocean Dr (SR60), April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Indian Ocean Drive:

Corner of Brand Hwy (NR1) and Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) at Arrowsmith, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Intersection Directional Sign:

ID sign facing Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) at Arrowsmith, April 2016. Click or tap here for a photo of this location by Paul Rands from December 2012 showing the old black sign that used to be here.

Image © Paul Rands

Distance Sign:

RD sign as Brand Hwy (NR1) leaves Arrowsmith, December 2012.

Image © Paul Rands

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Mt Adams approaching Kailis Dr, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Kailis Drive:

Corner of Brand Hwy (NR1) and Kailis Dr at Mt Adams, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign on Kailis Dr at Mt Adams, approaching Brand Hwy (NR1), April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Intersection Directional Sign:

ID sign facing Kailis Dr at Mt Adams, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Reassurance Directional Sign:

Distance sign at Yardarino, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

T-Junction 1 km:

T-junction warning signs, well back from the intersection approaching Midlands Rd (SR116 / TD360) at Yardarino, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

T-Junction Warning Sign:

T-junction warning signs, well back from the intersection approaching Midlands Rd (SR116 / TD360) at Yardarino, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Yardarino, approaching Midlands Rd (SR116 / TD360), April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Midlands Road:

ID sign at the corner of Brand Hwy (NR1) and Midlands Rd (SR116 / TD360) at Yardarino, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Irwin River:

Brand Hwy (NR1) as it crosses Irwin River via Pell Bridge at Yardarino, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Reassurance Directional Sign:

Distance sign at Yardarino, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Services Sign:

Services sign at Yardarino for Dongara, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Entering Dongara:

Brand Hwy (NR1) as it enters the town of Dongara, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Dongara approaching Moreton Tce, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Morton Terrace:

Corner of Brand Hwy (NR1) and Moreton Tce at Dongara, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Intersection Directional Sign:

ID sign facing Moreton Tce, Dongara. April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Waldeck Street:

Corner of Brand Hwy (NR1) and Waldeck St at Dongara, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Intersection Directional Sign:

ID sign facing Waldeck St, Dongara. April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Reassurance Directional Sign:

Distance sign at Dongara, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Dongara to Eneabba

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Dongara approaching Waldeck St, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Waldeck Street:

Corner of Brand Hwy (NR1) and Waldeck St in Dongara, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Moreton Terrace:

Corner of Brand Hwy (NR1) and Moreton Tce, Dongara, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Reassurance Directional Sign:

Distance sign at Dongara, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Yardarino approaching Midlands Rd (SR116 / TD360), July 2014.

Image © Terry Siva

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Yardarino approaching Midlands Rd (SR116 / TD360), April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Irwin River:

Brand Hwy (NR1) as it crosses Irwin River via Pell Bridge at Yardarino, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Midlands Road:

Corner of Brand Hwy (NR1) and Midlands Rd (SR116) at Yardarino, April 2016. NR1 turns right at this location.

Image © Paul Rands

Distance Sign:

Reassurance directional sign at Yardarino, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Mt Adams approaching Kailis Dr, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Kailis Drive:

Corner of Brand Hwy (NR1) and Kailis Dr at Mt Adams, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Distance Sign:

Reassurance directional sign at Mt Adams, April 2016.

Image © Paul Rands

Supplemental Advance Directional Sign:

Supplemental AD sign at Arrowsmith approaching Indian Ocean Dr (SR60), December 2012.

Image © Paul Rands

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Arrowsmith approaching Indian Ocean Dr (SR60), December 2012.

Indian Ocean Drive:

Corner of Brand Hwy (NR1) and Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) at Arrowsmith, December 2012.

Distance Sign:

Reassurance directional sign at Arrowsmith, December 2012.

Arrowsmith Area:

Brand Hwy (NR1) as it passes through the Arrowsmith area, December 2012.

Road Train Sign:

Road train sign at Arrowsmith, December 2012.

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign at Arrowsmith approaching the junction with Western Flora Roadhouse, December 2012.

Approaching Western Flora Roadhouse:

Brand Hwy (NR1) approaching the junction with Western Flora Roadhouse, December 2012.

Fuel Sign:

Roadhouse fuel price sign approaching Western Flora Roadhouse, December 2012.

Western Flora Roadhouse:

Brand Hwy (NR1) at Arrowsmith at the Western Flora Roadhouse entrance, December 2012.

Arrowsmith River:

Brand Hwy (NR1) crossing the Arrowsmith River at Arrowsmith, December 2012.

Medical Services Sign:

Sign indicating medical services available in Eneabba, December 2012.

Entering Three Springs Shire:

Brand Hwy (NR1) as it enters Three Springs Shire at Eneabba, December 2012.

Services Sign:

Services sign at Eneabba, December 2012.

Road Completion Monument:

Plaque indicating the completion of the Geraldton Hwy (Brand Hwy) at Eneabba, December 2012. Click or tap here for a close-up photo of the plaque.

Entering Eneabba:

Brand Hwy (NR1) as it enters the town of Eneabba, December 2012.

Eneabba:

Brand Hwy (NR1) as it passes through the town of Eneabba, December 2012.

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign approaching Eneabba-Three Springs Rd at Eneabba, December 2012.

Advance Directional Sign:

AD sign approaching Eneabba Dr at Eneabba, December 2012.

Bypassed Town Sign:

Bypassed town sign approaching Eneabba Dr in Eneabba, December 2012.

Intersection Directional Sign:

Intersection directional sign facing Eneabba Dr at Eneabba, December 2012.

AD sign:

Advance directional sign approaching Eneabba-Coolimba Rd at Eneabba, December 2012.

ID Sign:

Intersection directional sign facing Eneabba-Coolimba Rd at Eneabba, December 2012.

Approaching Eneabba Drive:

Brand Hwy (NR1) as it approaches Eneabba Dr in Eneabba, December 2012.

Distance Sign:

RD sign at Eneabba, December 2012.

Click or tap here for the continuation of NR1 between Dongara and Geraldton
Click or tap here for the continuation of NR1 between Muchea to Eneabba

¹ WA Government, Main Roads Western Australia, Road Information Mapping System.
² WA Government, State Records Office of Western Australia.
³ WA Government, Media Statements, Two new passing lanes for Perth to Geraldton highway, 31 May 2006.
⁴ WA Government, Media Statements, Highway safety works in the Mid-West to be delivered this year, 6 January 2006.
⁵ WA Government, Ministerial Media Statements, Works progressing on upgrading South Western Highway, 23 November 2005.
⁶ WA Government, Media Statements, Passing lanes to improve safety on Brand Highway, 19 June 2007.
⁷ WA Government, Media Statements, Bridge improvements set for Brand Highway, 5 February 2015.