Road Photos & Information: Australian Capital Territory
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Science and Nature Loop (Tourist Drive 5) - Capital Hill to Stromlo: Construction Photos (Decommissioned) |
Statistics:
- Length: 85 km (Capital Hill to Stromlo: 7 km)
- Roads that form the route: State Circle, Adelaide Avenue, Cotter Road, Paddys River Road, Tidbinbilla Road, Tharwa Drive, Monaro Highway, Canberra Avenue, National Circuit & Kings Avenue
- Suburbs, Towns & Localities along route: Capital Hill, Deakin, Yarralumla, Curtin, Weston, Holder and Duffy
Route Numbering:
- Current: None
- Former:
- Multiplexed With:
General Information:
ACT Tourist Drive 5 is the Science and Nature loop, taking in attractions such as Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Deep Space Tracking Station, Cotter Dam, various nature parks and reserves, Lanyon Homestead, Cuppacumbalong and much more.
The route varies from freeway conditions along the Monaro Hwy and Adelaide Ave through to rural back roads along the southwestern part of the route, further away from urban areas.
Multiplexes along the route include:
- Tourist Drive 2 for 700 m along Cotter Road
History:
- 1963: Construction commences on the Yarra Glen / Adelaide Avenue / Cotter Road interchange at Curtin. 1
- 1988: Opening of Parliament House upon Capital Hill by HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
- 2002: Cotter Road duplication from Streeton Drive to the Tuggeranong Parkway. 2
- 2011: Cotter Road shifted to new flood-free alignment at Weston Creek, beyond the Streeton Drive intersection.
This page covers construction photos of the route between Capital Hill and Stromlo
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Molonglo Infrastructure Sign:
Sign at Weston indicating work for the new suburban region of Molonglo. Part of the works involves duplicating and lifting Cotter Rd (TD5) above flood level. February 2011.
Image © Paul Rands
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1 National Library of Australia
2 Canberra Liberal Party
Last updated: 16-Feb-2019 20:15
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