A bike path on Wilman Wadandi Highway (BORR)? Yes, wheely!
Hold onto your handlebars! The Wilman Wadandi Highway (The Bunbury Outer Ring Road Project) will feature 17 kilometres of path network including a principal shared path (PSP) to significantly enhance cycling infrastructure in the South West region.
Published: 09 October 2024, Updated: 26 November 2024
A PSP is a high-quality, three metre wide, shared path for walking and riding, built to Main Roads Western Australia’s standards.
The design: A tire-iffic route
The new network is a key component of the project and promotes active transport and provides a safe, and accessible route for cyclists and pedestrians along the alignment.
The project will have 17 km of new path network and PSP infrastructure. This includes:
- PSP from Willinge Drive to Lillydale Road along Wilman Wadandi Highway;
- Shared Path network along Willinge Drive between Wilman Wadandi Highway and South Western Highway;
- PSP along the new section of Lillydale Road to Bussell Highway;
- Shared path at-grade crossing of Wilman Wadandi Highway at Harris Road; and
- Paths are also provided at connecting roads and cyclist facilities at roundabouts to allow safe movement of cyclists across Wilman Wadandi Highway.
These connections were chosen after consultation with the project’s Active Transport Advisory Group, which includes stakeholders from cyclist groups and local government authorities. They also connect to the existing shared path network and cycling routes. This infrastructure has been designed to align with the 2050 Bunbury Wellington Cycling Strategy.
The construction: Getting into gear
The path will be constructed from high-quality ferricrete material, similar to that basecourse used on the Highway's main alignment. The path will be surfaced with laterite asphalt, giving it a red-brown coloured finish and a smooth riding surface for cyclists. This design and construction of the path ensures it is a low-maintenance and durable asset for the community.
The PSP being constructed where it runs parallel to the existing Willinge Drive
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