Caves Road improvements needed after 80 crashes in five years

It used to be a peaceful drive connecting world-class vineyards and some of WA’s most renowned tourist destinations. Now, frustrated drivers, lines of vehicles, and a growing number of road accidents mar its beauty.

Caves Road stretches for more than 100 kilometres from Busselton to Augusta in WA’s South West, winding through towering karri forests.

Despite its beauty, Main Roads has recorded more than 80 crashes in five years to 2019.

Last week two people were flown to Royal Perth Hospital following two separate crashes that happened within hours of each other.

Over the years there have been many suggestions to improve road safety, but a solution is yet to come to fruition.

Concerned locals have renewed calls for something to be…