While out doorknocking in Gwelup, one of the matters raised by several residents was the issue of traffic congestion of North Beach Rd and Karrinyup Rd.

From these concerns, I raised an open petition to Minister Saffioti, the Minister for Transport, to investigate options to improve the operation of this intersection,

After strong community advocacy and overwhelming support for the Gwelup Traffic Congestion Petition, Main Roads WA has approved essential upgrades to the Karrinyup Road and North Beach Road intersection in Gwelup.

This project has been carefully assessed, with concept designs now finalised and approved for delivery under Main Roads WA’s Pinch Point Program.

Originally planned for completion in late 2025, the upgrades include:

• Modifications to lane markings on North Beach Road to introduce a double right-turn movement, with the kerbside lane shared for both right and left turns.
• Changes to the eastern pedestrian crossing, converting it to a staged crossing for enhanced safety.
• Modification to traffic signal infrastructure to facilitate proposed intersection changes.
• Installation of CCTV and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to monitor and improve intersection performance.

These critical improvements will alleviate congestion, create smoother traffic flow along Karrinyup Road, and enhance the functionality and safety of this busy intersection for both residents and visitors.

The delay so far has been due to complexities during the design phase. The main challenge encountered with planning was to ensure the correct design for the pedestrian crossing, which is now a staggered crossing. This then triggered a redesign of some other elements to account for the improvements to the pedestrian crossing.

The latest advice is that the project will be completed by late August 2026 and I will continue to keep the community updated as progress is made. 

Thank you for your advocacy and support in making these upgrades possible.