What's happening
We're progressively upgrading Gibb River Road to improve the general condition and serviceability of the road, especially during wet season.
In 2024 we
- Completed gravel sheeting on a 4km section west of March Fly Glen
- Sealed 2km at the bench
- Completed upgrades to the Bell Creek and Barnett River Floodways; and
- Widened and sealed the section of road between Derby Road and Bungarun Road.
Work planned in 2025 includes
- Upgrades to the Durack River Floodway
- Installation of culverts at the Barnett River Floodway; and
- Sealing of the 4km section near March Fly Glen and 8km section between the Pentecost River and Home Valley Station.
The road will generally be maintained as a high standard unsealed road. Only the sections of road that are difficult to maintain will be sealed, including the eastern and western ends with the highest traffic volumes.
Ongoing maintenance will include re-sheeting sections of road with gravel where the old, unsealed pavement is being worn away by traffic.
Improve
access for Aboriginal communities and tourists
Cost
saving for maintenance & transport
Reduce
road closures due to flooding