The unprecedented restrictions on travel across WA's regions came into effect last night, as the state government continues its effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
As of midnight, anyone looking to travel from the Peel region to the South West (or any other neighbouring region for that matter) will be turned back should their reasons for being on the road be deemed "non-essential."
The Lake Clifton roadblock put in place to enforce these measures includes a heavy police presence, along with checkpoints for vehicles travelling north and south.
In scenes that could be described as ominous, there was barely a car to be found on the road with WA Police trucks, buses and officers all stationing at the checkpoint for the "foreseeable future."
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday morning, WA Premier Mark McGowan said would-be travellers had already been refused entry to certain regions.
"Some people have been turned around at various roads and told not to cross," he said.
"If we catch them crossing obviously they will be issued with a fine and potentially taken before the court.
"It's designed to ensure that we protect regional communities and stop the spread of the virus."