The Wilman Wadandi Highway (Bunbury Outer Ring Road Project) is a 27-kilometre four-lane, high-standard road linking Forrest Highway to Bussell Highway. This is the biggest transport infrastructure project ever undertaken in the South West, delivering a safe and efficient road network for freight, tourists and locals alike.

A grade separated interchange is built at Forrest Highway at the junction of Paris Road and Clifton Road, that has been realigned, with the existing intersections at Forrest Highway removed.

Paris Road and Clifton Road Interchange - to Bunbury, Brunswick, Australind, and Perth:

Travelling from the Wilman Wadandi Highway to Bunbury via Forrest Highway:

Access to the Wilman Wadandi Highway from Paris Road and Clifton Road:

Djilba - Melissa Riley, Local Noongar Artist

Melissa’s artwork, ‘Djilba’ meaning spring, welcomes visitors to the South West, as they transition to the Wilman Wadandi Highway from the Forrest Highway. This artwork uses the vibrant colours of the first spring and the appearance of the sky in the evenings at Koombana Bay. It also incorporates local peppermint trees and banksias. “My colours, elements and story are from my family’s history that will never be forgotten.” Melissa said. “Djilba is about memorable, lifelong song lines and stories told through my family’s song lines.”

 BORR 141223 How Jolly! | Main Roads Western Australia 

 BORR 260823 Paris-Clifton | Main Roads Western Australia 

 BORR 220323 - Locals lifting panels into place | Main Roads Western Australia 

The Wilman Wadandi Highway travels south to connect to Raymond Road with a grade separated interchange. West of the highway, Treendale Road has been renamed Tern Place. East of the highway, a new connection from Raymond Road to the existing Treendale Road is now available.

Raymond Road Interchange – to Australind/Bunbury and Collie/Roelands:

Urban Design

The design of the Raymond Road bridge abutment was completed by the South West Gateway Alliance in consultation with the Aboriginal Heritage Advisory Group (AHAG) and the Urban Design and Landscaping Focus Group. The design is inspired by the shell of the endangered South West Long Necked Turtle. This design uses a colour palette of earth/clay tones that link to the nearby Collie River and the surrounding environment. Surrounding screen and noise walls feature the same pattern and colour palette.

 BORR 240724 Plantings Take Root At Raymond Road | Main Roads Western Australia 

 BORR 190523 Deck pour | Main Roads Western Australia 

 BORR 070323 It's a Bridge! | Main Roads Western Australia 

Wilman Wadandi Highway continues south over the Collie River to meet the South Western Highway (north), where a grade separated interchange has been built providing access to South Western Highway and Discovery Road.

South Western Highway (north) interchange to Picton/Bunbury and Harvey/Collie:

Travelling south from Wilman Wadandi Highway to Harvey/Collie via South Western Highway:

Travelling south from the Wilman Wadandi Highway to Picton/Bunbury via South Western Highway:

Travelling north from the Wilman Wadandi Highway to Harvey/Collie via South Western Highway:

Travelling north from the Wilman Wadandi Highway to Picton/Bunbury via South Western Highway:

Urban Design

The design for the South Western Highway (north) bridge abutment was completed by the South West Gateway Alliance in consultation with the Aboriginal Heritage Advisory Group (AHAG) and the Urban Design and Landscaping Focus Group. The design is inspired by the Noongar season of Birak. Birak is known as the ‘first summer,’ where the rains start to ease and the warmth of the sun returns. The design draws on ‘karl’ meaning fire and geology, which will come to life using a burnt orange and brown colour palette.

 BORR 050624 - Double Deck Pour at Collie Bridge | Main Roads Western Australia 

 BORR 130224 Collie River Bridge | Main Roads Western Australia 

 BORR 270623 Beams by night | Main Roads Western Australia 

Discovery Road has been realigned to meet Wireless Road. An intersection at Wilman Wadandi Highway and Discovery Road provides full access and connectivity onto and across the highway. Discovery Road continues south, following the old Harris Road alignment, which is now called Fusion Road.

Discovery Road intersection - To Picton and Dardanup and Ferguson Valley:

Travelling south from Wilman Wadandi Highway to Picton:

Travelling north from the Wilman Wadandi Highway to Dardanup and Ferguson Valley:

Travelling south from the Wilman Wandadi Highway, over the mega-bridge to Boyanup-Picton Road:

 BORR 300424 - Discover(y) | Main Roads Western Australia 

A new 382m bridge, the longest bridge in the South West - the 'Mega-Bridge'– takes Wilman Wadandi Highway over Golding Crescent, the Ferguson River, the freight rail line and Boyanup-Picton Road. It connects the northern portion of Wilman Wadandi Highway with the existing Bunbury Outer Ring Road Project (Stage 1) works, and Willinge Drive Extension.

The ‘Mega-Bridge’ – Andrew Frazer, Local Artist

Andrew’s design will be painted on the columns that support the 382 metre-long bridge. Andrew is a local artist and his artwork is an interpretation of the natural forms found in the nearby Ferguson River and surrounding wetlands, with the pattern mimicking the movement of light bouncing off the water’s surface. The colour palette features gentle blue and warm red tones, with yellow highlights, representing the Bunuru season. “I have created a strong visual identity…which connects place with purpose, integrated abstracted natural forms with a bold palette to create an immersive experience for drivers travelling in both directions on Boyanup-Picton Road and Golding Crescent,” Andrew said. Surrounding screen and noise walls feature a complementary pattern and colour palette.

 BORR 170424 Two More Bridges With A Full Deck (Slab) | Main Roads Western Australia 

 Mega-Bridge is now Beaming with Pride (mainroads.wa.gov.au) 

 BORR 211123 Big things instore with the Mega-Bridge beams install | Main Roads Western Australia 

 BORR 220523 Mega bridge | Main Roads Western Australia 

At the existing Bunbury Outer Ring Road Project (Stage 1 Works) roundabout with Willinge Drive, a new road connection has been constructed to extend Willinge Drive south, over Preston River, to connect with South Western Highway and Lillydale Road. A new connector road, named Timber Road, has been built between the new Willinge Drive extension and Moore Road.

Willinge Drive extension from Wilman Wadandi Highway to South Western Highway South - To Donnybrook and Manjimup:

At the existing Bunbury Outer Ring Road Project (Stage 1 Works) roundabout with South Western Highway, a new connection has been constructed to continue Wilman Wadandi Highway south towards Lillydale Road.

Wilman Wadandi Highway intersects with Lillydale Road at a new roundabout. In a new link to Bussell Highway, Lillydale Road continues west where it connects with Bussell Highway at an upgraded roundabout, which was previously the intersection with Centenary Road. In Gelorup, Jules Road connects to the new Lillydale Road to create safer access to Wilman Wadandi Highway and Bussell Highway for local road users.

From Bussell Highway to Perth via Lillydale Road and the Wilman Wadandi Highway:

Travelling south on the Wilman Wadandi Highway to Dalyellup via Lillydale Road:

 BORR 271123 Moving mountains... of sand on BORR | Main Roads Western Australia 

Wilman Wadandi Highway continues south under Yalinda Drive Bridge to maintain local connectivity with Eucalypt Drive, Woods Road and Brockway Drive. To the west of the highway, Woods Road remains connected at Bussell Highway and has been renamed and realigned to connect with Banksia Drive.

Karrack Designs, Local Noongar Artists

Featuring flowing bands of green and blue, Dellas and Korrine Bennell’s artwork depicts the local vegetation and flowing river systems. The rich colour palette represents the Noongar season of Djeran when the hot weather finishes and the cooler breeze begins to arrive. The artwork also features the Koomool, or Western Ringtail Possum. These recessed silhouettes are painted peacock blue to represent the nocturnal nature of these creatures. “The Koomool is an amazing animal and brings honour to Noongar culture,” said Dellas and Korrine. “They were a source of food, and their fur was used for clothing to keep warm during the winter. Our design process was to select an animal and plant that was not only significant to Wadandi Country, but also to us as Wadandi artists.”

 BORR 200324 Works begin on BORR’s Fauna Land Bridge | Main Roads Western Australia 

 BORR 060224 Yalinda Drive beam installation is yalin-done! | Main Roads Western Australia 

 BORR 111223 Karrak Designs' work of art at Yalinda Drive | Main Roads Western Australia 

Wilman Wadandi Highway meets Bussell Highway at an innovative ‘Y’ Interchange that has been designed for more efficient traffic flow and less impacts on adjacent properties. Further south, a new local road, Grevillea Road, provides safe and controlled access for residents to the east of Bussell Highway.

Bussell Highway and Wilman Wadandi Highway Interchange to Perth, Bunbury and Busselton:

Bussell Highway and Wilman Wadandi Highway interchange to Busselton:

Travelling north on Bussell Highway to Bunbury:

Ian Mutch, Local Artist

Ian’s artwork represents the local native species of Banksia found in the Gelorup region. The artwork conveys growth within the environment and thriving communities. The portrayal of various Banksia species represents the diversity in nature and in society. A series of four moulds were designed to create the natural rhythm along the bridge abutments, featuring floating leaves, bees and flowers. Deep blue tones of the Makuru season are contrasted with colourful pops of pink and gold, depicting the seasonal blooms that provide important nectar. “I have a strong connection to these plans. To me they evoke the memory and feeling of being down south. I hope that the art brightens the development and the daily commute. Most of all, I hope the artwork highlights and celebrates the natural beauty of the Gelorup area,” said Ian.

 BORR 060824 Pitch Perfect Stitch and Deck Pour-formance | Main Roads Western Australia 

 BORR 160724 Bussell Highway Y-interchange Beam Installation is Complete | Main Roads Western Australia 

 BORR 041023 Mutch more than meets the eye | Main Roads Western Australia 

The Wilman Wadandi Highway (Bunbury Outer Ring Road Project) will feature 17 kilometres of path network, including a principal shared path (PSP) to enhance cycling infrastructure in the South West. A PSP is a high-quality, three metre wide shared path for walking or riding. The new PSP is a key component of the project and promotes active transport and provides a safe, and accessible route for cyclists and pedestrians along the alignment. The path network includes:

• PSP from Willinge Drive to Lillydale Road along Wilman Wadandi Highway;

• Shared Path network along Willinge Drive between Wilman Wadandi Highway and South Western Highway;

• PSP along the new section of Lillydale Road to Bussell Highway;

• Shared path at-grade crossing of Wilman Wadandi Highway at Harris Road; and

• Paths are also provided at connecting roads and cyclist facilities at roundabouts to allow safe movement of cyclists across Wilman Wadandi Highway.

These connections were chosen as they were highly rated by the project’s Active Transport Advisory Group, which includes stakeholders from cyclist groups and local government authorities. They also connect to the existing shared path network and cycling routes. This infrastructure has been designed to align with the 2050 Bunbury Wellington Cycling Strategy.

Check out the below wayfinding video on how to utilise the paths along Wilman Wadandi Highway.

PSP from Willinge Drive to Lillydale Road - Travelling south:

The Wilman Wadandi Highway (Bunbury Outer Ring Road Project) will soon feature new safety and efficiency enhancements.

The Discovery Road intersection will have a Side Road Activated System (SRAS) to manage highway speeds and safe local road access and crossings. This system encourages safer driver behaviour by increasing driver awareness of side road traffic and turning traffic at the intersection and reducing the highway speed when triggered. Additionally, at the highway intersections of Willinge Drive and South Western Highway (south), the roundabouts will have traffic signals on some approaches that will operate in periods of high demand and help to manage traffic flow.

The Wilman Wadandi Highway has been designed to prioritise safety, with an emphasis on proactive measures like these to encourage safer driving. Features like the SRAS and signalised roundabouts provide direct, real-time management of traffic flow, speed and align to the Austroads ‘Safe System’ approach to road safety. This approach focuses on creating a road environment that minimises the risks around collisions and provides a safer journey for all road users.

As with all intelligent transport systems, there is a comprehensive testing and commissioning phase, and these features will become operational once this final phase is complete, concurrent with the opening of the main alignment later this year.