$75M committed to Wakehurst Parkway upgrades

The New South Wales Government has committed $75 million to safety and traffic flow improvement works on Wakehurst Parkway in Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

This funding comes in addition to the $18.1 million already provided to Northern Beaches Council to improve flood mitigation on the Parkway.

Minister for Infrastructure Rob Stokes said works along the 9.5-kilometre section of the Parkway from Narrabeen to Frenchs Forrest would include localised widening and additional turning lanes to reduce crashes and improve the efficiency of the corridor.

“Sections of Wakehurst Parkway are some of the most dangerous black spots on the Northern Beaches, which is why we’re pressing ahead with our $75 million funding commitment,” he said.

“These works will help reduce crashes, improve access to Northern Beaches Hospital, and save commuters time by improving the overall efficiency of the wider road network.”

Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward said the upgrades would have positive flow-on effects for the adjoining road network.

“The works will improve traffic signals at the Dreadnought Road intersection, upgrade the Oxford Falls Road West intersection, improve southbound lane capacity on approach to Frenchs Forest, and improve safety at Elanora Road,” she said.

“Wakehurst Parkway is nestled within an incredible bushland setting so these important safety improvements will be designed and delivered to minimise impacts on the local environment and community, with updates every step of the way.”

Member for Wakehurst Brad Hazzard said the first round of community consultation would occur in 2023.

“This is a key corridor for the Northern Beaches and these works will make the Wakehurst Parkway a safer and more reliable road,” he said.

Essential roadworks, including the asphalting of a 2.8-kilometre section of the Wakehurst Parkway, are also being undertaken through the New South Wales Government’s $147 million Greater Sydney State Roads Assets Restoration Program.

The work will be carried out between Judith Street and Aquatic Drive from 23 November 2022.

For more information, visit: www.transport.nsw.gov.au