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Cotter Road is a significant arterial road in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It runs west from the Tuggeranong Parkway and Adelaide Avenue toward the Cotter River catchment and provides access to suburban areas, recreational reserves, and rural land on the western edge of the city.

Cotter Road begins at the junction of Adelaide Avenue and Tuggeranong Parkway in southwestern Canberra. It travels west through the districts of Weston Creek and Molonglo Valley before continuing into more sparsely populated natural areas near Stromlo and along the Cotter River. Cotter Road is a primary transport route for both commuters and tourists accessing the western districts and recreational areas like the Cotter Dam and nearby parklands. (CityNews)

Initially developed to connect the growing suburban areas of Canberra to its water supply infrastructure, Cotter Road has undergone several significant upgrades over the years to support increased traffic and urban growth. Notably, in the late 2010s, a 1.7-kilometre section of the road was duplicated to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow. The expansion of Cotter Road is part of broader planning efforts to support the development of Molonglo Valley and the western suburbs of Canberra. (ACT Government)

As one of the major transport routes to the western edge of Canberra, Cotter Road is vital for commuter traffic as well as tourism. It connects residential suburbs such as Weston Creek, Kambah, and Molonglo Valley with central Canberra. With a mix of urban and rural areas, Cotter Road is also used for recreational purposes, especially for cycling, bushwalking, and visiting nearby outdoor reserves. Transport planning continues to address the road's capacity, with new infrastructure projects aimed at improving its usability and safety. (City Services)

• Transport in Canberra
• Roads in the Australian Capital Territory
• Cotter River

1. "Preliminary Assessment of Engineering Infrastructure – Cotter Road." ACT Planning and Land Authority. Retrieved 22 January 2023, from planning.act.gov.au.
2. "Sod turned for Cotter Road duplication." CityNews, 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2023, from citynews.com.au.
3. "Cotter Road Traffic Study." ACT City Services, ACT Government. Retrieved 12 January 2023, from cityservices.act.gov.au.
4. "Cotter Avenue Recreation Area." VisitCanberra. Retrieved 14 January 2023, from visitcanberra.com.au.
5. "Cotter Campground." VisitCanberra. Retrieved 14 January 2023, from visitcanberra.com.au.
6. "Environmental Management for the Cotter River Catchment." ACT Government Environment, 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2023, from act.gov.au.