Updated January 2012

Minilya-Exmouth Road - Overtaking Opportunities

Project Overview

The Minilya-Exmouth Road is the most direct route into Exmouth from the south. The road has therefore seen a significant increase in use, especially by heavy and 'permitted' vehicles servicing various developments in the Exmouth area.

Major concerns have been identified with the roads narrow seal and limited overtaking opportunities. As it is currently used by higher speed passenger vehicles and heavy, slower road trains and tourist traffic, an increased accident risk has been identified with its current condition.

In order to reduce this risk, the construction of an additional two overtaking lanes have been completed between Learmonth and Exmouth.

Current Actions

Design and Development of further overtaking opportunities between the North West Coastal Highway intersection and the Lyndon River crossing are currently in progress. Designs are also underway to widen this road and seal the shoulders to improve safety, lower maintenance costs and provide environmental benefits by reducing the use of scarce natural gravel.

Consideration is also being  given to improve floodway crossings along this link at it is subject to flooding and is subsequently closed. This impacts on existing industry and tourism and has implications for future development.

Construction funding has not yet been identified.