Details: Construction of a new 3m wide shared path on the western side of Old Broome Road between Sandpiper Avenue and Short Street to improve safety, construction of an additional lane on the eastern side of the Sandpiper Avenue Roundabout to improve traffic flow, and replacement and repairs to aged infrastructure.
Status: Minor finishing works underway
Estimated completion: Late July / Early August 2026
Construction Cost: $3.9M
Funding: Road Project Grant, Roads to Recovery, WA Bicycle Network Grant & Shire of Broome
Current Status of Old Broome Road: Old Broome Road and path open to north and southbound traffic, with ongoing minor traffic controls.
What construction works are occurring on Old Broome Road?
Construction of a new 3m wide shared path on the airport side of Old Broome Road
Construction of a new slip lane at the Sandpiper Avenue and Old Broome Road roundabout
Pavement repairs and resurfacing between Sandpiper Avenue and Short Street including the Sandpiper Avenue and Old Broome Road roundabout
Why are these works occurring on Old Broome Road?
These upgrades aim to improve safety, accessibility and traffic flow:
New path will be a safer, more accessible route for walking and riding into town. This will be achieved by reducing the number of road crossings required, providing physical separation between cars and pedestrians through the use of a raised kerb and upgraded fences over the main culvert.
Congestion at the Sandpiper Avenue and Old Broome Road roundabout will be reduced during peak periods allowing a more balanced flow of traffic.
Pavement repairs and resurfacing protect this critical road, ensuring it continues to be a safe and smooth road into the future.
When will works be finished?
Works are expected to be completed in late July / Early August 2026.
How will the project be funded?
49% funded by Main Roads WA Road Project Grant
22% funded by Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery program
16% funded by WA Bicycle Network grant program
13% Shire of Broome