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2 unusual facts about Gunbarrel Highway


Gunbarrel Highway

Construction of the final section began at Jackie Junction on 3 September, was abeam Mount Beadell on the 25 September, Everard Junction (with the Gary Highway) around 15 October, and reached Carnegie Station on 15 November 1958, just over three years from when the Gunbarrel Highway was begun.

An interruption occurred after about 35km when the grader's blade mounting bolts were snapped after hitting a submerged Mulga tree root.



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