Road Photos & Information: Western Australia
Neaves Road, Muchea South Road and Rutland Road (State Route 85)
Former Alignment
Statistics:
- Length:
- 30 km (Bullsbrook: 5 km)
- Termini:
- Eastern: Great Northern Hwy (NH95 / NR1), Bullsbrook
- Western: Tonkin Hwy (SR4) and Neaves Rd (SR85), Bullsbrook
- Suburbs, Towns & Localities Along Route:
- Bullsbrook
Route Numbering:
- Former: 85 86
- XX
General Information:
Located in Perth's northern suburbs, State Route 85 links the satellite city of Joondalup with the Tonkin Highway. The route is a mix of single and dual carriageway, servicing residential, commercial and rural properties.
The section that once carried the SR86 designation is the SR85 route east of the Wanneroo Road intersection. This change occurred when Joondalup Drive was extended eastward to connect with Neaves Road. Previously, SR86 followed a route via Pinjar Road, including what are now Mornington Drive and Greenvale Place in Banksia Grove. This portion was bypassed as part of the Joondalup Drive extension, and SR86 between Banksia Grove and Bullsbrook was replaced by SR85. 1
History:
- 2019: The section of State Route 85 between Tonkin Highway and Great Northern Highway decommissioned. 2
This page concentrates on the former alignment at Bullsbrook
Map Key: Purple Line = Former Alignment (now unnumbered). Orange Line = Current Alignment.
Edgewater to Bullsbrook
Approaching Muchea Road South & Railway Parade:
Neaves Road at Bullsbrook as you approach the intersection with Muchea Road South and Railway Parade, May 2008. SR85, turns left here at this junction.
Image © Paul Rands
Muchea Road South & Railway Parade Intersection:
Looking east at Bullsbrook, May 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Incorrect Trailblazer:
Route number reassurance marker, with SR86 on it - it should be SR85. Northbound at Bullsbrook between Neaves Road and Rutland Road, May 2008. This is probably a remnant from when SR86 ran through the area.
Image © Paul Rands
Intersection Directional Sign:
ID sign on the junction with Rutland Road facing northbound traffic on Railway Parade at Bullsbrook, May 2008. SR85 turns right here.
Image © Paul Rands
Rutland Road:
Eastbound on Rutland Road at Bullsbrook, May 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
End SR85:
The northern terminus for SR85 as you approach the junction with the Great Northern Hwy (NH95 / NR1) at Bullsbrook. May 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
Intersection Directional Sign:
ID sign facing Rutland Road traffic as it meets the Great Northern Hwy. Southbound, May 2008.
Image © Paul Rands
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