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Charles Street, Wanneroo Road, Indian Ocean Drive (State Route 60) - Wanneroo To Lancelin

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State Route 60 is a major arterial route from the Perth CBD, through Perth's northern suburbs to the northwest coastal towns and villages north of Perth.

The route is a mix of suburban arterial road, divided multi-laned road and single carriageway roadway and passes through mostly commercial, residential and agricultural lands as well as vast tracts of pine plantations and state forests.

History:

Wanneroo Road:

Indian Ocean Drive:

Wanneroo to Lancelin Lancelin to Wanneroo
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Distance Sign:
RD sign at Carramar after Joondalup Dr (SR85), December 2012. Click here for a photo of this location from February 2009.

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Advance Directional Sign:
Advance directional sign on Indian Ocean Dr at Lancelin approaching Lancelin Rd (Former SR60). November 2008.

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Flynn Drive:
Corner of Wanneroo Rd (SR60) and Flynn Dr at Carramar, December 2012.

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Lancelin Road Intersection:
Southbound through the intersection with Lancelin Road at Lancelin. Indian Ocean Drive changes to Lancelin Road from here. November 2008.

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tn_200902_31_neerabup.jpg Approaching Divided Road:
One of the segments of divided road between Wanneroo and Yanchep, this is at Neerabup, February 2009.

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Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign on Lancelin Rd (former SR60) at Lancelin approaching the Indian Ocean Dr / Lancelin Rd (SR60) intersection, November 2008.

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Approaching Hester Avenue:
Approaching the intersection with Hester Av in Neerabup, December 2012. Click here for a photo of this location from February 2009.

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Intersection Directional Sign:
ID sign facing Lancelin Road traffic on the corner of Indian Ocean Drive and Lancelin Road (SR60) in Lancelin, November 2008.

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Hester Avenue Intersection:
Corner of Hester Av and Wanneroo Rd in Neerabup, December 2012. Click here for a photo of this location from February 2009.

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Distance Sign:
Southbound RD sign as you leave the town of Lancelin. November 2008.

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Approaching Nowergup Road:
Wanneroo Rd (SR60) approaching Nowergup Rd at Nowergup, December 2012.

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Intersection Directional Sign:
ID sign facing Military Rd at Wilbinga, April 2016.

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tn_200902_34_nowergup.jpg End Divided Road:
Approaching the end of the dual carriageway at Neerabup, February 2009.

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tn_200902_01_yanchep.jpg Trailblazer:
SR60 trailblazer after the Yanchep Beach Rd intersection at Yanchep, February 2009.

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tn_200902_35_carabooda.jpg Start Divided Road:
Approaching the dual carriagway at Carabooda, February 2009.

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tn_200902_02_yanchep.jpg Fatigue Sign:
Sign warning of fatigue at Yanchep, February 2009.

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Trailblazer:
SR60 trailblazer at Carabooda, December 2012.

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tn_200902_03_neerabup_hesterav.jpg Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign approaching Hester Avenue in Neerabup, February 2009.

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Approaching Benard Road South:
Northbound carriageway of Wanneroo Rd approaching Bernard Rd Sth in Carabooda, December 2012. Click here for a photo of this location from February 2009.

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tn_200902_04_neerabup_hesterav.jpg Hester Avenue:
Intersection with Hester Av in Neerabup, February 2009.

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tn_200902_37_carabooda.jpg End Divided Road:
Approaching the end of the dual carriageway at Carabooda, February 2009.

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tn_200902_05_neerabup_menchettird.jpg Distance Sign:
RD sign after the Hester Av intersection and approaching Menchetti Rd in Neerabup, February 2009.

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tn_200902_38_yanchep.jpg Special Warning Sign:
Sign indicating the close proximity of trees near the roadway, Yanchep, February 2009.

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tn_200902_06_neerabup.jpg Single Carriageway:
Back to undivided road conditions at Neerabup, February 2009.

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tn_200902_39_yanchep_yanchepbeachrd.jpg Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign approaching Yanchep Beach Road in Yanchep, February 2009. State Route 60 becomes Indian Ocean Drive from this junction.

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tn_200902_07_neerabup_flynndr.jpg Flynn Drive Intersection:
Corner of Flynn Dr and Wanneroo Rd in Neerabup, February 2009.

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Approaching Yanchep Beach Road:
Wanneroo Rd (SR60) approaching Yanchep Beach Rd at Yanchep, December 2012. SR60 becomes Indian Ocean Dr from this junction.

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tn_200902_08_carramar.jpg Dual Carriageway Ahead Sign:
Sign indicating dual carriageway ahead, 5km at Carramar. This sign needs an update, a dual carriageway segment starts around Joondalup Dr, which is about 2.5 km from this point, February 2009.

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Yanchep Beach Road:
Intersection directional sign assembly at the junction with Yanchep Bch Rd at Yanchep, December 2012.

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tn_200902_09_carramar_joondalupdr_sr85.jpg Start Dual Carriageway:
Approaching the divided road segment near Joondalup Dr at Carramar, February 2009.

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Intersection Directional Sign:
ID sign facing Yanchep Beach Rd Yanchep, showing the name change along SR60 from Wanneroo Rd to Indian Ocean Dr, April 2016.

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tn_200902_10_carramar_joondalupdr_sr85.jpg Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign approaching Joondalup Dr (SR85) at Carramar, February 2009.

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Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign approaching the entrance to Yanchep National Park and also Old Yanchep Rd at Yanchep, December 2012.

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tn_200902_11_carramar_joondalupdr_sr85.jpg Joondalup Drive Intersection:
ID sign at the intersection with Joondalup Drive (SR85) at Carramar, February 2009.

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Yanchep National Park and Old Yanchep Road:
Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) at Yanchep, at the entrance to Yanchep National Park and also Old Yanchep Rd at Yanchep, December 2012.

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tn_200902_12_carramar_joondalupdr_sr85.jpg Joondalup Drive Intersection:
ID sign at the intersection with Joondalup Drive (SR85) at Carramar, February 2009.

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Distance Sign:
RD sign on Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) at Yanchep, after the Yanchep Beach Road intersection. December 2012. Click here for a photo of this location from November 2008.

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tn_200902_13_ashby_pinjarrd&nevilledr.jpg Trailblazer:
SR60 trailblazer on Wanneroo Rd in Ashby, approaching Pinjar Rd and Neville Dr, February 2009.

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Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign approaching Breakwater Road at Yanchep. December 2012. Click here for a photo of this location from November 2008.

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Approaching Breakwater Drive:
Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) approaching Breakwater Dr at Yanchep, December 2012.

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Breakwater Road Intersection:
Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) as it passes through the junction with Breakwater Road at Yanchep, December 2012. Click here for a photo of this location from November 2008.

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Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign at Woodridge approaching Gingin Brook Road, December 2012. Click here for a photo of this location from November 2008.

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Gingin Brook Road:
Corner of Indian Ocean Rd (SR60) and Gingin Brook Rd at Woodridge, April 2016.

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Wilbinga:
Indian Ocean Drive at Wilbinga, December 2012.

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Gin Gin Brook Road Intersection:
Corner of Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) and Gin Gin Brook Road at Woodridge. SR60 continues straight ahead from this junction. December 2012. Click here for a photo of this location from November 2008.

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Distance Sign:
RD sign on Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) after the Gin Gin Brook intersection, December 2012. Click here for a photo of this location from November 2008.

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Moore River:
Indian Ocean Drive as it crosses Moore River at Woodridge, December 2012.

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Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign approaching Sovereign Hill Rd in Gabbadah, December 2012.

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Approaching Sovereign Hill Road:
Indian Ocean Dr as it approaches Sovereign Hill Rd at Gabbadah, December 2012.

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Sovereign Hill Road:
Corner of Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) and Sovereign Hill Rd at Gabbadah, December 2012.

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Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign approaching Guilderton Road at Gabbadah, November 2008. Guilderton is a seaside town located at the mouth of the Moore River. It is 48 km west of Gingin and 94 km north of Perth. 3

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Guilderton Road:
Corner of Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) and Guilderton Rd at Gabbadah, December 2012.

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Distance Sign:
RD sign after the Guilderton Rd intersection at Gabbadah, November 2008.

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Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign at Gabbadah approaching the intersection with Seabird and Edwards Roads, November 2008. Seabird is a commercial and recreational fishing town which is located approximately 120 km north of Perth. 3

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Seabird Road:
Corner of Indian Ocean Dr and Seabird Rd in Gabbadah, December 2012.

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Distance Sign:
RD sign after the Seabird and Edwards Roads junction at Gabbadah, November 2008.

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Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign at Ledge Point approaching Ledge Point Road, November 2008. Ledge Point is a small commercial rock lobster / fishing centre. 3

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Distance Sign:
RD sign on Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) after the Ledge Point Road junction at Ledge Point. November 2008.

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Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign at Gabbadah approaching Tuart Rise, December 2012.

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Approaching Tuart Rise:
Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) approaching Tuart Rise at Gabbadah, December 2012.

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Tuart Rise:
Corner of Indian Ocean Dr and Tuart Rise at Gabbadah, December 2012.

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Ledge Point Road:
Corner of Indian Ocean Dr and Ledge Point Rd at Ledge Point, December 2012.

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Services Sign:
Services sign on Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) at Ledge Point. December 2012. Click here for a photo of this location from November 2008.

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Distance Sign:
RD sign on Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) at Ledge Point. November 2008.

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KW Road:
Corner of Indian Ocean Dr and KW Rd at Ledge Point, December 2012.

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Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign approaching the intersection of Lancelin Road (former SR60) at Lancelin, December 2012. Click here for a photo of this location from November 2008. Lancelin is a small fishing town nestled between the ocean and sand dunes, 124 km north of Perth. 3

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Lancelin Road Intersection:
Corner of Lancelin Road and Indian Ocean Drive at Lancelin, November 2008.

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Stray Animals Warning Sign:
Warning sign for wildlife crossing the road. Indian Ocean Drive at Lancelin. November 2008.

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Approaching Seaview Drive:
Indian Ocean Drive as it approaches Seaview Drive in Lancelin, November 2008.

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Services Sign:
Services sign as Indian Ocean Dr (SR60) leaves Lancelin, December 2012.

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Click here for the continuation of SR60 between Northbridge and Wanneroo
Click here for the continuation of SR60 between Wanneroo and Lancelin

1 Main Roads WA Metropolitan Fact Sheet, 31 March 2008
2 Government of Western Australia, Media Statements, $1.2million upgrade set for the Wanneroo Road-Kingsway intersection, 18 July 2008
3 Government of Western Australia, Media Statements, Dual carriageway for Wanneroo Road in Ashby and Tapping, 18 November 2008
4 Main Roads Western Australia, Wanneroo Road and Joondalup Drive Interchange, Project Newsletter, September 2018
5 Main Roads Western Australia, Wanneroo Road Widening, Joondalup to Flynn Drive, Project Newsletter, November 2018
6 Highway Construction Web Site, Past Projects, Lancelin to Cervantes
7 Dr Jim Macbeth, Tourism Management at Murdoch University
8 Government of Western Australia, Media Statements, $4million upgrade for Indian Ocean Drive, 16 July 2010
9 Government of Western Australia, Media Statements, Lancelin Road safer for trucks and other drivers, 17 June 2015
10 Main Roads Western Australia, Media Release, Indian Ocean Drive – Speed Limit Reduction To Save Lives, 9 November 2017

Last updated: 18-Jan-2019 21:52

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