Nicholson Road
| Nicholson Road Western Australia | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Road |
| Length | 24 km (15 mi) |
| Opened | 1960s |
| Route number(s) |
 State Route 31 |
| Major junctions | |
| North end |
 Albany Highway (State Route 30), Cannington |
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| South end |
 Thomas Road (State Route 21), Oakford |
| Location(s) | |
| Major suburbs | Lynwood, Thornlie, Canning Vale |
Nicholson Road is a major north-south road in the southeastern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia, connecting Albany Highway in Cannington with the large residential areas of Thornlie and Canning Vale, before leaving the Perth urban area and terminating in Oakford. Until the construction of Kwinana Freeway to Thomas Road in 1993, Nicholson Road was one of southern Perth's most important routes.
Nicholson Road is allocated State Route 31.[1]
Major intersections
- Albany Highway (State Route 30)
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Spencer Road (State Route 36) – Langford, Thornlie, Huntingdale, Gosnells - Metcalfe Road – Ferndale, Parkwood
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High Road (State Route 27) – Parkwood, Riverton, Willetton -
Roe Highway (State Route 3) – Forrestfield, Perth Airport -
Ranford Road (State Route 13) – Willetton, Murdoch University / Armadale - Warton Road – Jandakot / Huntingdale
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Armadale Road (State Route 14) – Jandakot / Armadale - Thomas Road (State Route 21) – Kwinana / Byford
See also
Australian Roads portal
References
- ↑ Distance book (12 ed.). Main Roads Western Australia. 2012. pp. 4–5. ISBN 0 7309 7657 2. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
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