What's happening
We're progressively upgrading Gibb River Road to improve the general condition and serviceability of the road, especially during wet season.
In 2025 we
- Upgraded and sealed the road between Pentecost River and Home Valley Station
- Completed gravel sheeting from Lennard River to Napier Ranges
- Are upgrading the Barnett River Crossing with new culverts to improve access over the river
Work planned in for future years include
- Upgrades to the Durack River crossing
- Sealing of the road between Bindoola Creek and Home Valley Station
- Upgrade gravel sheeting between Bryce Creek and Kalumburu Road turnoff
- Upgrade gravel sheeting near Bindoola Creek
The road will generally be maintained as a high standard unsealed road. Only the sections of road that are difficult to maintain will be sealed, including the eastern and western ends with the highest traffic volumes.
Ongoing maintenance will include re-sheeting sections of road with gravel where the old, unsealed pavement is being worn away by traffic.
Improve
access for Aboriginal communities and tourists
Cost
saving for maintenance & transport
Reduce
road closures due to flooding