Road Photos & Information: Western Australia
Ocean Reef Road and Gnangara Road (State Route 84)
Statistics:
- Length:
- 24 km
- Termini:
- Eastern: West Swan Rd (SR52), Henley Brook
- Western: Marmion Av (SR71) and Ocean Reef Rd (unnumbered), Heathridge
- Suburbs, Towns & Localities Along Route:
- Heathridge, Beldon, Edgewater, Woodvale, Wanneroo, Pearsall, Wangara, Gnangara, Landsdale, Cullacubardee, Lexia, Ellenbrook, Aveley and Henley Brook
Route Numbering:
- Current: 84
- Former: 83
- Road Authority Internal Classification: 1
- H069 (Heathridge to Lexia)
General Information:
Ocean Reef Drive is a suburban arterial road in Perth's northern suburbs and consists mostly of dual carriageway multi-laned roadway, except at the eastern end, where there is a couple of undivided carriageway sections with one lane in each direction and provision for duplication.
History:
- 1972: A proposed extension of Ocean Reef Road was noted on the Metropolitan Regional Scheme at the western end near Ocean Reef and Iluka between Hodges Drive and Shenton Avenue. 2 3
- 21 February 1979: The western road reserve for the Ocean Reef Road extension around Ocean Reef and Iluka was identified as an Important Regional Roads reservation. 3
- 2 July 1988: Interchange with Mitchell Freeway opened. 4
- June 1992: Opening of a new bridge over Mitchell Freeway (SR2). 5
- 1 December 1993: The western road reserve for the Ocean Reef Road extension around Ocean Reef and Iluka was removed from the Metropolitan Regional Scheme, as Marmion Avenue / West Coast Highway (SR71) was performing a similar function. 4
- December 1999: Opening of the Mitchell Freeway (SR2) ramps north of Ocean Reef Road at Heathridge / Edgewater. 6
- 2001: Installation of a roundabout at the corner of Ocean Reef Road / Oceanside Promenade at Mullaloo, plus the installation of pedestrian facilities at traffic signals at the corner of Marmion Avenue / Ocean Reef Road at Ocean Reef. 7
- 2003: Construction of a right turn slip lane from Ocean Reef Road into Lenore Road, a left turn slip lane from Lenore Road into Ocean Reef Road, and extension of the left turn lane from Ocean Reef Road into Lenore Road. 8
- 2004: Construction of Drumpellier Drive intersection at Ellenbrook. 9
- 2005: Installation of traffic signals at Trappers Drive / Ocean Reef Road. 10
- June 2008: Stage one works of the extension of the non-SR84 section of Ocean Reef Drive, from Hartman Drive to a new road named Prestige Boulevard, began. Stage 2, from Prestige Boulevard to Alexander Drive, is expected to begin in the second half of 2009, with the view of completing the extension by June 2010. 11
- July 2008: A second carriageway along Ocean Reef Road from Wanneroo Road to Hartman Drive opened to traffic. The roadworks included the construction of a new carriageway, new drainage, street lighting, a new dual-use path along the whole length, new line markings, and landscaping. 11
- December 2016: Opening of duplication of an 8 km stretch of Gnangara Road, between Alexander and Drumpellier Drives. 12
- December 2023: State Route 83 decommissioned between Shenton Av, Iluka and Marmion Av, Ocean Reef. 13
Click or tap here for construction photos between Heathridge and Henley Brook
Heathridge to Henley Brook
Approaching Trappers Drive:
Approaching the signalised intersection with Trappers Dr at Edgewater. February 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Trailblazer Assembly:
Trailblazer assembly at Wanneroo, approaching Wanneroo Rd (SR60), April 2016. This was once the eastern terminus of State Route 84. Click or tap here for a photo of this location by Paul Rands from February 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Wanneroo Road:
Ocean Reef Rd (SR84) at the junction with Wanneroo Road (SR84) at Wanneroo, Feburary 2009. This was once the eastern terminus of State Route 84.
Image © Paul Rands
Trailblazer:
SR84 trailblazer on Ocean Reef Rd at Pearsall, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Lenore Road:
Ocean Reef Rd (SR84) at the junction with Lenore Rd in Pearsall, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Trailblazer:
SR84 trailblazer on Ocean Reef Rd at Wanneroo, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Prestige Road:
Ocean Reef Rd (SR84) at the junction with Prestige Rd in Pearsall, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Mirrabooka Avenue, Gnangara Road & Sydney Road:
Ocean Reef Rd (SR84) approaching Gnangara Rd (SR84), Gnangara Rd (SR83) and Sydney Rd at Gnangara, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Alexander Drive:
Corner of Gnangara Rd (SR84) and Alexander Dr (SR56) at Cullacubardee, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Beechboro Road:
Gnangara Rd (SR84) approaching Beechboro Rd (SR53) at Lexia, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Beechboro Road:
Corner of Gnangara Rd (SR84) and Beechboro Rd (SR53) at Lexia, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Gaskell Road:
Gnangara Rd (SR84) approaching Gaskell Rd at Lexia, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Drumpellier Drive:
Gnangara Rd (SR84) approaching Drumpellier Dr at Lexia, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Lord Street & Pinaster Street:
Gnangara Rd (SR84) approaching Lord St & Pinaster St at Ellenbrook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Henley Brook:
Gnangara Rd (SR84) as it passes through Henley Brook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Neary Boulevard & Robert Street:
Corner of Gnangara Rd (SR84), Neary Blvd and Robert St at Henley Brook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
End State Route 84:
Eastern terminus of SR84, West Swan Rd (SR52) at Henley Brook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Henley Brook to Heathridge
Trailblazer:
SR84 trailblazer on Gnangara Rd at Henley Brook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Henley Brook:
Gnangara Rd (SR84) as it passes through Henley Brook near Henley Brook Av, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Henley Brook:
Gnangara Rd (SR84) as it passes through Henley Brook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Lord Street & Pinaster Street:
Gnangara Rd (SR84) approaching Lord St & Pinaster St at Ellenbrook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Lord Street & Pinaster Street:
Gnangara Rd (SR84) approaching Lord St & Pinaster St at Ellenbrook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Drumpellier Drive:
Gnangara Rd (SR84) approaching Drumpellier Dr at Ellenbrook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Beechboro Road:
Gnangara Rd (SR84) approaching Beechboro Rd (SR53) at Ellenbrook, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Cullacubardee:
Gnangara Rd (SR84) as it passes through the suburb or Cullacubardee, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Trailblazer:
Trailblazer assembly on Gnagara Rd (SR84) approaching Alexander Dr (SR56) at Cullacubardee, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Alexander Drive:
Corner of Gnangara Rd (SR84) and Alexander Dr (SR56) at Cullacubardee, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Mirrabooka Avenue, Ocean Reef Road & Sydney Road:
Gnangara Rd (SR84) approaching Ocean Reef Rd (SR84), Gnangara Rd (SR83) and Sydney Rd at Gnangara, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Mirrabooka Avenue, Ocean Reef Road & Sydney Road:
Gnangara Rd (SR84) approaching Ocean Reef Rd (SR84), Gnangara Rd (SR83) and Sydney Rd at Gnangara, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Trailblazer:
SR84 trailblazer on Ocean Reef Rd at Wangara, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Wanneroo Road:
Ocean Reef Rd (SR84) approaching Wanneroo Rd (SR60) at Wangara, April 2016.
Image © Paul Rands
Woodvale Area:
Ocean Reef Road as it passes through Woodvale, February 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Trappers Drive:
Ocean Reef Road as it approaches the signalised intersection with Trappers Drive at Woodvale, February 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Council Directional Sign:
Local council directional board approaching Joondalup Drive (SR85) at Woodvale. February 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Joondalup Drive:
Traffic signal warning signs approaching Joondalup Dr at Woodvale, February 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Trailblazer Assembly:
Trailblazer assembly at the turn lane for Joondalup Drive at Woodvale, February 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Joondalup Drive Intersection:
Corner of Ocean Reef Rd (SR84) & Joondalup Dr (SR85) at Woodvale, February 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Trailblazer Assembly:
Trailblazer assembly at Woodvale, approaching Mitchell Fwy (SR2), February 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Mitchell Freeway Interchange:
Ocean Reef Road as it meets the interchange with Mitchell Fwy (SR2) at Woodvale, February 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Craigie Drive:
Ocean Reef Dr approaching Craigie Dr in Beldon. February 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Eddystone Avenue:
Ocean Reef Rd approaching Eddystone Av at Beldon, February 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
Approaching Marmion Avenue:
Ocean Reef Rd approaching Marmion Av (SR71) and Ocean Reef Rd (unnumbered) at Beldon, February 2009.
Image © Paul Rands
2 Citizenscape, Ocean Reef Drive Extension Case Study, 31 March 2009.
3 City of Joondalup, Letter from Manager of Infrastructure Management & Ranger Services, Department of Planning of Infrastructure, 23 December 2003.
4 WA Government, Main Roads Western Australia, Dates of Major Changes To The Road Network List.
5 WA Government, Media Statements, Changes to Mitchell Freeway, 19 June 1992.
6 WA Government, Media Statements, Official opening of extension of Mitchell Freeway from Ocean Reef Rd to Hodges Drive, 23 December 1999.
7 WA Government, Government Media Office Ministerial Media Statements, State Government provides $13 million for 'black spot' road projects, 12 January 2001.
8 WA Government, Main Roads Western Australia, National Black Spot Programme Approved Projects Year 2002 / 2003 List.
9 WA Government, Media Statements, Funding partnership delivers new road access to Ellenbrook, 18 February 2004.
10 City of Joondalup, 2005 Annual Report.
11 City of Wanneroo, What's Happening in the City of Wanneroo, February-March 2009.
12 WA Government, Media Statements, Major road upgrade in City of Swan set to open, 21 November 2016.
13 WA Government, Main Roads Western Australia, Western Australian State Routes 2024.