GIBB
RIVER ROAD
Notorious for often rough and vehicle breaking conditions , Australia ' s infamous Gibb River Road is set for an upgrade .
The Western Australian government has confirmed that the 660 kilomtre ' track ' will have around a third of it sealed in an attempt to reduce maintenance costs of having to periodically grade the road .
Locals have welcomed the improvements however , many adventurous travels have lamented that the improvements will destroy the character of the road in north-western Australia . Many see the works as being nothing more than making it accessible to two-wheel drives and caravans .
According to Main Roads Western Australia there are no plans to seal beyond the planned scope that sees a third of the current unsealed sections upgraded . This includes 120 kilometres from Derby in the west to the Windjana and Tunnel Creek turn off and around 100 kilometres of the eastern end that will see easier access to El Questro and Home Valley Stations which takes in the famous Pentecost River crossing ( pictured ).
Main Roads regional manager , Gerry Zoetelief explained that the works will help the road survive the annual wet season , in particular the numerous river and creek crossings that are often damaged by flood waters , these will be strengthened , it ' s unknown what this will mean for the Pentecost ( pictured ). At this stage there are no plans to seal the entire road .
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