Works will shortly begin on a series of upgrades to Old Broome Rd, including a new shared path from Sandpiper Avenue to Short Street.
The 3-metre-wide shared path will be located on the western side of the street and create a safer, more accessible route for riding and walking into town.
It is one of several upgrades Broome riders can look forward to in the coming months, with multiple bike projects in the works.
The $3.9 million project also includes duplication of the eastern lane on the eastern side of the Sandpiper Avenue roundabout, and replacement and repairs to aged infrastructure.
A new slip lane at the Sandpiper Avenue and Old Broome Road roundabout will also improve traffic flow and reduce congestion at peak times.
From April the road will occasionally be partially or fully closed to accommodate works. At times, traffic may be reduced to single-lane, one-way movement.
Construction is expected to be completed by June 2026.
Shire of Broome President, Chris Mitchell, said: "Old Broome Road is a vital connection for residents, commuters and visitors, and these upgrades will deliver real, long-term benefits for our community.
"By improving safety for people walking and riding, easing congestion at the roundabout and upgrading the road surface itself, we're delivering a road that better reflects how the community uses it today and into the future."
The project is funded by the state government and the Shire of Broome as part of the Western Australia Bicycle Network Grants Program.
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