There’s been a few detours on the Mitchell Freeway of late associated with the Smart Freeways Project.
We get a lot of feedback about these detours so in the interests of lived experience, WestCycle donned helmets and rode through three of them last week.
Here’s our three key takeaways:
- Directional signage was problematic on all three. Although good in parts, we were sometimes confused about where to go, especially at junctions and the beginning and end of the detours.
- None of the detours had an on-site detour map with information about the project’s expected timeframe and explanation of the works being undertaken.
- Online maps were often inadequate.
- Other signage. Unnecessary use of ‘cyclists dismount’ signs.
We’ve sent a more detailed analysis to relevant parties and will share any feedback we receive from them.
What’s your experience of riding these detours – or others?
We’ve made a map where all detours can be found in one place: https://westcycle.org.au/path-detour-map/
More information about specific detours can be found here: https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/travel…/paths-and-cycling/
