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The Gateway

VICUnclassified road0.4 km3 segments
3.9Sports
0.4 kmTotal length
3Segments
1Recorded crashes
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The Gateway is a 350 m sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.8/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.9/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.9/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Fair (4-6)43%Poor (<4)57%

Sports score IQR: 3.2 - 3.6

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed41%Unsealed59%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
2.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
5.7
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 3 segments· 13 years of data
1
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

11%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments
Top 110 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#144187322Paved0.38 km7.37.37.2#144375542Asphalt0.09 km6.26.16.5#144375541Asphalt0.05 km6.05.96.4#144375561Asphalt0.06 km5.75.56.1#144194877-0.20 km5.65.85.3#144375539Asphalt0.04 km5.25.05.7#144375560Asphalt0.03 km5.04.85.7#144375547Asphalt0.01 km5.04.85.8#144375548Asphalt0.01 km5.04.85.8#144375545Asphalt0.03 km4.94.75.6#144375544Asphalt0.05 km4.94.65.4#144375537Asphalt0.02 km4.84.65.4#144375540Asphalt0.08 km4.84.55.0#144375558Asphalt0.03 km4.84.55.4#144375562Asphalt0.01 km4.84.55.4#144375559Asphalt0.06 km4.84.55.4#144375550Asphalt0.01 km4.84.55.4#144194878-0.12 km4.85.04.8#144194858-0.11 km4.85.04.6#144194859-0.11 km4.85.04.6#144375536Asphalt0.05 km4.64.34.9#145092401Paved0.13 km4.54.34.9#144375543Asphalt0.03 km4.54.34.8#145092396Asphalt0.02 km4.34.14.7#144375538Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7#144660613Paved0.15 km4.26.47.2#145083807-0.06 km4.24.34.4#144666480-0.10 km4.14.34.3#145083805-0.06 km4.14.34.3#145083806-0.03 km4.04.24.4#144548348-0.03 km3.94.14.4#145134893-0.07 km3.94.04.3#144194879-0.01 km3.84.04.3#145083804-0.02 km3.83.94.2#144261336-0.05 km3.83.94.2#145081865-0.03 km3.83.94.0#144261335-0.05 km3.73.84.1#145134897-0.04 km3.63.84.1#145081840-0.03 km3.63.73.9#144194872-0.14 km3.63.73.9#145083803-0.08 km3.63.73.9#144660614Asphalt0.07 km3.65.36.5#144660615Asphalt0.13 km3.65.36.5#144660616Paved0.02 km3.65.36.7#144194886-0.02 km3.63.74.0#145081836-0.01 km3.63.74.1#145081842-0.03 km3.63.73.9#145081858-0.01 km3.63.74.1#145081837-0.01 km3.63.74.1#145081844-0.03 km3.53.63.8#144194876-0.07 km3.53.63.9#145081853-0.02 km3.53.63.9#145083802-0.01 km3.53.63.9#145081856-0.01 km3.53.63.9#144513204-0.14 km3.53.63.6#145081832-0.01 km3.53.63.9#145134894-0.02 km3.53.53.8#144194880-0.03 km3.43.63.6#145081838-0.02 km3.43.53.7#145081843-0.03 km3.43.53.5#145081867-0.03 km3.43.53.5#144666477-0.02 km3.43.43.7#145081847-0.01 km3.33.43.7#144194875-0.09 km3.33.43.7#145081866-0.01 km3.33.43.7#144666476-0.02 km3.33.43.7#144194873-0.05 km3.33.43.7#144550813Paved0.06 km3.34.76.0#144666478-0.06 km3.33.43.4#144194871-0.04 km3.33.33.4#144666481-0.08 km3.33.33.4#144660618Paved0.04 km3.24.66.0#145081839-0.01 km3.23.33.2#145081875-0.01 km3.13.33.2#144550814Paved0.03 km3.14.35.5#145134895-0.02 km3.13.13.3#144194889-0.02 km3.13.13.3#144194888-0.02 km3.13.13.1#144660617Paved0.03 km3.14.35.5#145081849-0.02 km3.13.13.2#144194874-0.04 km3.13.13.2#144194882-0.02 km3.03.13.1#144194890-0.02 km3.03.03.0#144194885-0.02 km2.93.03.0#145081861-0.02 km2.92.93.0#145081864-0.00 km2.92.93.0#145081848-0.00 km2.92.93.0#145081850-0.00 km2.92.93.0#145081854-0.00 km2.92.93.0#145081868-0.01 km2.92.93.0#145081855-0.00 km2.92.93.0#145081841-0.00 km2.92.93.0#144194887-0.02 km2.92.93.0#145081857-0.01 km2.92.93.0#145081835-0.02 km2.92.93.0#144194881-0.02 km2.92.93.0#145081833-0.00 km2.92.93.0#145081852-0.00 km2.92.93.0#145081860-0.00 km2.92.93.0#145081859-0.00 km2.92.93.0#145081862-0.00 km2.92.93.0#145081834-0.02 km2.92.93.0#145081851-0.02 km2.92.93.0#144666479-0.01 km2.92.93.0#145134896-0.00 km2.92.93.0#145081863-0.01 km2.92.93.0#144851479Asphalt0.01 km2.84.15.5#144375535Asphalt0.04 km2.74.15.1#144851478Asphalt0.01 km2.74.15.5#144375549Asphalt0.04 km2.53.64.6
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/the-gateway-vic-4Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions
How long is The Gateway?+

The Gateway is approximately 350 m long.

Is The Gateway sealed?+

Yes. The Gateway is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is The Gateway good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. The Gateway scores 5.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive The Gateway in a caravan?+

With care. The Gateway scores 4.9/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is The Gateway good for an EV?+

Yes. The Gateway scores 6.8/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 28 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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