Highways and main roads in the Wheatbelt region of

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form the basis of a road network, which is primarily used by the mining, agriculture, and tourism industries.

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maintains and controls these major roads, with offices based in Northam and

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. There are six main highways through the Wheatbelt that radiate out from Perth: * Brand Highway (north-west to ) *

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(north-east to ) *

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(east to ) *

Great Southern Highway Great Southern Highway is a highway in the southern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, starting from Great Eastern Highway at The Lakes, from Perth, and ending at Albany Highway near Cranbrook. It is the primary thoroughfare for this ...

(east to , then south to ) * Brookton Highway (east-south-east to ) *

Albany Highway Albany Highway links Western Australia's capital city Perth with its oldest settlement, Albany, Western Australia, Albany, on the state's South coast of Western Australia, south coast. The highway travels through the southern Wheatbelt (Weste ...

(south-east to ) A network of main roads connects towns within the Wheatbelt to each other, the highways, and neighbouring regions, with local roads providing additional links and access to smaller townsites. Roads are often named after the towns they connect.

Albany Highway

Albany Highway is a main north-west to south-east highway in the southern Wheatbelt, close to or just outside the region's western edge. It passes through the towns of North Bannister, Crossman, Williams, and Arthur River.

Arthur Road

Arthur Road is a major east–west road linking Arthur River and Wagin, near the southern edge of the Wheatbelt. The western terminus is at

, and the eastern terminus is at

. It is part of State Route 107, which continues west to Bunbury and east to

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Bindoon Moora Road

Bindoon Moora Road (also referred to as Bindoon–Moora Road or Moora Bindoon Road) is a major north–south road from Bindoon to Moora, in the northern Wheatbelt. The southern terminus is at

north of the Bindoon townsite, and the northern terminus is at the outskirts of Moora, with the route continuing into the town centre as Padbury Street. It is the southern section of State Route 116, which continues north-west to Dongara.

Brand Highway

Brand Highway is a main north-west to south-east highway in the northern Wheatbelt, parallel to the coast. From Muchea, it travels in a north-westerly direction, passing to the west of Gingin, and through Cataby and Badgingarra. Shortly after the turnoff to Jurien Bay, it leaves the Wheatbelt region.

Brookton Corrigin Road

Brookton Corrigin Road is a major east–west road between Brookton and Corrigin in the Wheatbelt. It is part of State Route 40, which links south-eastern

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to Ravensthorpe.

Brookton Highway

Brookton Highway is a highway between the south-east of Perth and the Wheatbelt town of Brookton. It passes through Westdale on the way.

Bruce Rock Merredin Road

Bruce Rock Merredin Road is a major north–south road between

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and Merredin in the eastern Wheatbelt.

Bruce Rock Quairading Road

Bruce Rock Merredin Road is a major east–west road between

in the east and Quairading in the west. It passes through Yoting and Kwolyin. It runs parallel to

, but further south.

Bullfinch Road

Bullfinch Road is a major road in the eastern Wheatbelt, travelling in a north-westerly direction from

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Calingiri Road

Calingiri Road is a major east–west road in the northern Wheatbelt, connecting Calingiri to

, Wannamal.

Calingiri Wongan Hills Road

Calingiri Wongan Hills Road is a major north-east to south-west road in the northern Wheatbelt, between Calingiri and

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Coalfields Road

Coalfields Road, also known as Coalfields Highway, is a major east–west road near the southern edge of the Wheatbelt. From

, Arthur River, the road heads west via Darkan towards

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in the state's South West region. It is part of State Route 107, which continues west to Bunbury and east to

. Main Roads Western Australia identifies the section west of Collie as H45 Coalfields Highway, and the rest as part of M37 Collie–Lake King Road.

Collie Williams Road

Collie Williams Road is a major road near the south-western edge of the Wheatbelt. Starting at the Pinjarra Williams Road, west of the Williams townsite, the road heads in a south-westerly direction towards

, in the state's South West region.

Corrigin Kondinin Road

Corrigin Kondinin Road is a major road between the Wheatbelt towns of Corrigin and Kondinin. It is part of State Route 40, which links south-eastern

to Ravensthorpe.

Corrigin Kulin Road

Corrigin Kulin Road is a major north–south road in the Wheatbelt. It is the southern section of the route between Corrigin and Kulin. The northern terminus is in Gorge Rock, at Corrigin Kondinin Road, which continues north-west to Corrigin.

Dumbleyung Lake Grace Road

Dumbleyung Lake Grace Road is a major east–west road linking Dumbleyung and

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, near the southern edge of the Wheatbelt. The road passes to the north of Kukerin near the halfway point. It is part of State Route 107, which continues west to Bunbury and east to

Goomalling Toodyay Road

Goomalling Toodyay Road is a major north-east to south-west road between Goomalling and Toodyay, in the northern Wheatbelt. The Main Roads designation M60 Goomalling Toodyay Road also includes Railway Terrace and Lockyer Street in Goomalling.

Goomalling Wyalkatchem Road

Goomalling Toodyay Road is a major east–west road in the northern Wheatbelt. It travels from Goomalling to Wyalkatchem via Dowerin, and was previously known as Goomalling Merredin Road.

Great Eastern Highway

Great Eastern Highway is the main east–west highway through the centre of the Wheatbelt. From the eastern edge of Perth just past The Lakes, it heads east, bypassing Northam, and continuing through Merredin and

towards the goldfields.

Great Northern Highway

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. It then heads generally north-easterly, to Dalwallinu, Wubin, and into the Midwest region beyond.

Great Southern Highway

Great Southern Highway is a major north–south road in the southern Wheatbelt. From The Lakes at the eastern edge of Perth, the highway travels east to

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, along a road previously known as Chidlow York Road. It then heads south through

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, Brookton,

, and Wagin.

Hyden Lake King Road

Hyden Lake King Road is a major road between the Wheatbelt towns of Hyden and

. From Hyden, the road travels east past

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, and then south-east to Holt Rock, Varley, and Lake King. It is part of State Route 40, which links south-eastern

to Ravensthorpe.

Indian Ocean Drive

Indian Ocean Drive is a main north-west to south-east coastal road in the northern Wheatbelt. From the intersection of

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and Yanchep Beach Road just sound of the boundary in

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, it travels past turn-offs to Woodridge, Guilderton,

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, and Lancelin. Further north it travels past The Pinnacles and Cervanties to Jurien Bay. North of Jurien Bay, it leaves the Wheatbelt region, heading towards Dongara in the state's Mid West region. A December 2010 proposal to rename Wanneroo Road to Indian Ocean Drive, from Gingin Brook Road south to Yanchep Beach Road, was initially unsuccessful. However, a second attempt in 2011 was successful.

Jurien Road

Jurien Road, also known as Jurien East Road, is a major east–west road near the northern edge of the Wheatbelt, linking the coastal town of Jurien Bay with the Brand Highway at Hill River.

Kondinin Hyden Road

Kondinin Hyden Road is a major east–west road in the Wheatbelt, connecting Kondinin to Hyden via Karlgarin. It is part of State Route 40, which links south-eastern

to Ravensthorpe.

Kulin Lake Grace Road

Kulin Lake Grace Road is a major road between Kulin and

in the Wheatbelt.

Lake Grace Newdegate Road

Lake Grace Newdegate Road is a major east–west road linking

and Newdegate, near the southern edge of the Wheatbelt. It is part of State Route 107, which continues west to Bunbury and east to

Merredin–Nungarin Road

Merredin–Nungarin Road, also known as Merredin Nungarin Road or Nungarin Merredin Road, is a major north–south road in the eastern Wheatbelt. It travels from Merredin to Nungarin, and was previously known as Goomalling Merredin Road.

Midlands Road

Midlands Road, also known as The Midlands Road, is a major road in the northern Wheatbelt. From

at Walebing, the road travels west to Moora and then north to Watheroo. Beyond Watheroo, it continues north into the state's Mid West region. The section from Moora northwards is part of State Route 116, which continues south to Bindoon and north-west to Dongara.

Mullewa–Wubin Road

Mullewa–Wubin Road, also known as Mullewa Wubin Road, is a major road near the northern edge of the Wheatbelt. From

at Wubin, the road heads north-west into the state's Mid West region, towards Latham, Perenjori, Morawa, and Mullewa.

Newdegate Ravensthorpe Road

Newdegate Ravensthorpe Road is a major road near the southern edge of the Wheatbelt. From Newdegate, it travels east to

, and then south towards Ravensthorpe, in the state's Great Southern region. The east–west section is part of State Route 107, which continues west to Bunbury, while the north–south section is part of State Route 40, which links south-eastern

to Ravensthorpe.

Northam York Road

Northam York Road, also known as Northam–York Road, is a major north–south road in the central Wheatbelt, linking Northam and

, with the southern half of the route running alongside the Avon River. It is part of State Route 120, which continues north to Toodyay and south to Cranbrook.

Northam–Pithara Road

Northam–Pithara Road, also known as Northam Pithara Road, is a major north–south road in the northern Wheatbelt. The road links

at Northam with

at Pithara. Along the way, it travels through the towns of Goomalling,

, and Ballidu. It forms the majority of State Route 115, which continues south into the centre of Northam along Goomalling Road and Taylor Street.

Northam–Toodyay Road

Northam–Toodyay Road, also known as Northam Toodyay Road, is a major north-west to south-east road in the central Wheatbelt, linking

, Northam with Toodyay Road in Toodyay. It is the northern section of State Route 120, which continues south-east through Northam along Newcastle Road, Fitzgerald Street, and Peel Terrace. Beyond Northam, State Route 120 travels south to Cranbrook via

and other towns on the

Nungarin–Wyalkatchem Road

Nungarin–Wyalkatchem Road, also known as Nungarin Wyalkatchem Road or Wyalkatchem Nungarin Road, is a major east–west road in the northern Wheatbelt. It travels from Nungarin to Wyalkatchem via Kununoppin and Trayning. It was previously known as Goomalling Merredin Road.

Peel Terrace

Peel Terrace is a major road within

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. It starts as the continuation of Forrest Road at the Avon River. It crosses the river near the Northam Weir, and travels in an east-south-easterly direction. The first major intersection is with Fitzgerald Street and Taylor Street, which is controlled by traffic lights. It continues in a straight line, alongside the railway line, until it intersect Yilgarn Avenue and York Road. Yilgarn Avenue leads to

, while York Road continues south to Northam York Road. South-east of Fitzgerald Street, the road is part of State Route 120, which links Toodyay in the north with Cranbrook in the south. The route continues through Northam along Fitzgerald Street and Newcastle Road northbound, towards Northam–Toodyay_Road, and along York Road to Northam York Road. Main Roads Western Australia controls the section south-east of Fitzgerald Street, which was part Great Eastern Highway's former route, prior to the construction of the Northam bypass. The highway formerly continued east along Yilgarn Avenue, and west along Fitzgerald Street, Newcastle Road, and Mitchell Avenue.

Pingrup Lake Grace Road

Pingrup Lake Grace Road is a major road near the southern edge of the Wheatbelt. Starting at the

, the road heads south towards Pingrup, in the state's Great Southern region.

Pinjarra Williams Road

Pinjarra Williams Road is a major road near the south-western edge of the Wheatbelt. Starting from

at Williams, the road heads west to Quindanning, and then continues in a north-westerly direction into the state's Peel region, towards Pinjarra.

Quairading–York Road

Quairading–York Road, also known as Quairading York Road, is a major east–west road in the central Wheatbelt. It travels between Quairading and

, via

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Southern Cross–Marvel Loch Road

Southern Cross–Marvel Loch Road, also known as Southern Cross Marvel Loch Road, is a major road in the eastern Wheatbelt. From

, it travels in a south-easterly direction to Marvel Loch.

Toodyay Road

Toodyay Road is a major road from Perth into the northern Wheatbelt. From Morangup, just outside

's north-eastern edge, the road travels in a north-easterly direction to Toodyay. It is allocated State Route 50.

Tonkin Highway

Tonkin Highway provides the lone

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-standard road in the region, connecting Perth to both Brand Highway and

. It travels from just outside

's north-eastern edge to Muchea. It is allocated List of road routes in Western Australia#4, State Route 4.

Wagin Dumbleyung Road

Wagin Dumbleyung Road is a major east–west road linking Wagin and Dumbleyung, near the southern edge of the Wheatbelt. It is part of List of road routes in Western Australia#107, State Route 107, which continues west to Bunbury and east to

Williams Kondinin Road

Williams Kondinin Road is a major road between the Wheatbelt towns of Williams and Kondinin. From Williams, the road travels north-east to

and Wickepin, then east to Jitarning, Western Australia, Jitarning. It continues north-east to Kondinin, via Kulin.

References

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Albany Highway

Arthur Road

Bindoon Moora Road

Brand Highway

Brookton Corrigin Road

Brookton Highway

Bruce Rock Merredin Road

Bruce Rock Quairading Road

Bullfinch Road

Calingiri Road

Calingiri Wongan Hills Road

Coalfields Road

Collie Williams Road

Corrigin Kondinin Road

Corrigin Kulin Road

Dumbleyung Lake Grace Road

Goomalling Toodyay Road

Goomalling Wyalkatchem Road

Great Eastern Highway

Great Northern Highway

Great Southern Highway

Hyden Lake King Road

Indian Ocean Drive

Jurien Road

Kondinin Hyden Road

Kulin Lake Grace Road

Lake Grace Newdegate Road

Merredin–Nungarin Road

Midlands Road

Mullewa–Wubin Road

Newdegate Ravensthorpe Road

Northam York Road

Northam–Pithara Road

Northam–Toodyay Road

Nungarin–Wyalkatchem Road

Peel Terrace

Pingrup Lake Grace Road

Pinjarra Williams Road

Quairading–York Road

Southern Cross–Marvel Loch Road

Toodyay Road

Tonkin Highway

Wagin Dumbleyung Road

Williams Kondinin Road

See also

References