Mirrabooka Avenue

Mirrabooka Avenue
Western Australia
General information
Type Road
Length 8.3 km (5.2 mi)
Major junctions
South end Ravenswood Drive, Nollamara Avenue, Yirrigan Drive Westminster, Nollamara, Dianella, Mirrabooka
 
North end Gnangara Road (State Route 83, Wangara, Landsdale
Location(s)
Major suburbs Mirrabooka, Marangaroo, Landsdale
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Mirrabooka Avenue is a major north-south road located in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. It is a 4 lane dual carriageway south of Landsdale Road, and a 2 lane single carriageway north of there, with provision for upgrading in the future. It mainly passes through residential areas, also passing a bit of industrial on the northern end of the road in Landsdale. On the southern end, it is continuous with Nollamara Avenue. On the northern end, it is continuous with Gnangara Road, which meets up with Ocean Reef Road and state route 84.[1]

History

In 2010, construction started on a diamond interchange for the junction of Reid Highway and Mirrabooka Avenue to improve safety and efficiency. Between 1999 and 2009, there were 400 crashes at the intersection, resulting in 4 fatalities and 38 serious injuries. In 2011, the work was completed.[2]

In 2011, Mirrabooka Avenue was extended north from Hepburn Avenue to Gnangara Road.[3]

Major intersections

See also

Australian roads portal

References

  1. ↑ "Mirrabooka Avenue". Google Maps. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  2. ↑ "Reid Highway/Mirrabooka Avenue Overpass". Main Roads Western Australia. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  3. ↑ "Mirrabooka Avenue Extension". Cordell Construction Projects. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
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