Road Photos & Information: Northern Territory

Arnhem Highway (State Route 36)

Statistics:

• Length: 224 km
• Western Terminus: Stuart Hwy (NH1) at Humpty Doo
• Southern Terminus: Kakadu Hwy (SR21) at Jabiru
• Suburbs, Towns & Localities along route: Humpty Doo & Jabiru

Route Numbering:

• Current:
• Forthcoming Alphanumeric:

General Information:

The ACT section of NH23 is quite short, travelling just 7 kilometres from the NSW-ACT Border to the junction with the Barton Highway and Northbourne Avenue at Downer.

The entire route is 4-lane dual carriageway with 2 lanes in each direction for north and southbound traffic. The route features both at grade intersections and also a grade-separated interchange with Alternate National Route 23, Majura Road and also Horse Park Drive, both in the North Canberra locale.

History:

• 1969: Arnhem Hwy sealed to all weather standard. 1
• 1996: Full width sealing completed. 2

Preview:	Description:
	Advance Directional Sign: Eastbound AD sign in the Middle Point area approaching Anzac Parade. September 2008. Image © Kate Pilling
	Intersection Directional Sign: ID sign with incorrect NH36 shield facing traffic from Jim Jim Road, east of Mt Bundey. September 2008. Image © Kate Pilling
	Tourism AD Sign: Advance directional sign as you enter Kakadu National Park west of Jabiru, September 2008. Image © Kate Pilling
	Advance Directional Sign: Eastbound alphanumeric AD sign approaching Oen Pilli Road near Jabiru, September 2008. Image © Kate Pilling
	Intersection Directional Sign: ID sign facing Kakadu Hwy (SR21) traffic at Jabiru. September 2008. Image © Kate Pilling

1 Litchfield Shire Council
2 Northern Territory Treasury

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