NATIONAL ROUTE 23
Northbourne Avenue
Southbound at the southern end of Northbourne Ave, Vernon Circle. Photo taken July 2004.
Length: 4km
Northern Terminus: Federal Hwy & Barton Hwy, Lyneham
Southern Terminus: Vernon Circle, Canberra
Route continuation: NR23 continues south through as Commonwealth Ave. It gains National Highway status at the north end of Northbourne Ave and continues north as the Federal Hwy into NSW.
Focal Points: Gungahlin/Goulburn/Yass, City/Woden/Queenbeyan/Cooma
Route Overview:
Northbourne Ave is the wide-tree lined boulevard that provides the major entrance to Canberra City. Traffic from both the Federal and Barton Highways combines at its northern end to head south to the city. It is 6 lanes with a wide grassed median but way too many traffic signals. Not that it matters too much with the lack of traffic problems in Canberra. The route was constructed in the 1930's and duplicated in the 1960's.
Photos of NR23-Northbourne Ave |
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Northbound at Swinden St, Downer. Photo taken July 2004. |
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Southbound approaching Mouat St, Lyneham. Photo taken July 2004. |
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Westbound on Antill St approaching Northbourne Ave at Lyneham. Note the incorrect NH23 shield. Photo taken July 2004. |
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Looking south at Murdoch St. Feb 2006. |
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Northbound approaching Mouat St. Photo taken July 2004. |
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Southbound approaching Macarthur Ave. Photo taken Feb 2006. |
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Double chevron ID sign facing Macarthur Ave. Photo taken July 2004. |
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Southbound between Wakefield Ave and Barry Dr. Photo taken July 2004. |
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Southbound approaching Barry Drive & Cooyong St. Photo taken July 2004. |
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ID sign at Barry Dr & Cooyong St. Photo taken July 2004. |
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Northbound approaching Barry Drive. Photo taken July 2004. |
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Southbound approaching London Cct. Photo taken July 2004. |
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Northbound at the start of Northbourne Ave, appraoching London Cct. Photo taken July 2004. |