June 1 - 30, 2026: Issue 655

 

Wakehurst Parkway: July Works Notification

The NSW government is delivering improvements to Wakehurst Parkway between Frenchs Forest and Narrabeen focusing on safety and capacity for this key link in Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

What work are we doing?

In July, we're continuing work on Wakehurst Parkway, between Trefoil Creek and Oxford Falls Road.

Key work activities include: 

  • Clearing vegetation
  • Rock breaking
  • Utility adjustment work
  • Carrying out earthworks and excavation to prepare for drainage work
  • Laying temporary asphalt to allow safety barriers to be installed
  • Installing safety barriers and temporary fencing, and
  • Temporary line marking to support minor lane changes

Where and when we’ll be working

We will be working along Wakehurst Parkway between Trefoil Creek and Oxford Falls Road during and outside of standard hours.

Our standard working hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm and 8am to 1pm on Saturday. Our out-of-hours are Monday to Friday between 8pm and 6am. Noisy work will be completed before midnight. 

Our equipment

Work will involve the use of the following machinery and equipment:

• Delivery vehicles (heavy vehicles, light vehicles and ‘pick and carry’ cranes)

• Earthworks machinery (excavator, profiler, roller)

• Clearing machinery (chainsaws, grinders and chippers

What will this mean for you?

While we carry out this work, you may notice:

• Workers and vehicles moving around the site

  • Traffic controllers and signage to direct road users
  • Temporary lane closures and reduced speed limits during and outside of standard hours
  • Noise from machinery and equipment.

Managing our impacts

We understand that construction work can be disruptive, and we'll manage our activities to minimise impacts on the community and the  environment where possible.

We’ll also:

  • Fence worksites for safety and security
  • Use non-tonal reversing beepers
  • Manage dust by watering down exposed areas during earthworks
  • Minimise light spill through targeted lighting
  • Complete oversize deliveries later at night when traffic volumes are lower, and
  • Keep affected residents and businesses informed ahead of higher-impact activities

Sign up to receive updates

To register for project updates, visit the project page at transport.nsw.gov.au/wakehurstparkwayimprovements

Location of work area

Contact us

Project Infoline 1800 684 490

Email: wpip.community@ertech.com.au

Project Webpage: transport.nsw.gov.au/wakehurstparkwayimprovements

For the latest traffic updates:

Call 132 701, visit livetraffic.com or download the app Live Traffic NSW

Background


On Monday March 23 the Minns Government announced the award of the construction contract to Ertech Pty Ltd. for what will now be $85,100,000 in upgrades to the Wakehurst Parkway.

The government said 'With detailed design work now complete, construction is on track to begin in mid-year, with site establishment works taking place in the coming months.'

'Wakehurst Parkway is a key arterial route connecting Pittwater Road at North Narrabeen with Warringah Road at Frenchs Forest. The Parkway currently experiences peak period congestion and flood-related disruptions that affect travel reliability for local communities.'

The upgrades to Wakehurst Parkway – a commitment by the Minns Government, will deliver targeted upgrades along Wakehurst Parkway to enhance network efficiency and traffic flow, improve safety by reducing crashes in key cluster areas, increase capacity for future traffic growth and support better access for walking, cycling and public transport.

Importantly, these upgrades will include flood-improvement work between Dreadnought Road and Oxford Falls Road, marking the first step in improving flood resilience on the Wakehurst Parkway.

Transport for NSW advised that the Wakehurst Parkway flood improvement works will commence on June 1 and have a detailed update on their project webpage. 

This follows on from the May 2026 announcement that site set-up works had commenced and the March 2026 announcement by the NSW Government the contract has been awarded to Ertech Pty Ltd. for what will now be $85,100,000 in upgrades to the Wakehurst Parkway.

Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said:

“This is a good day for the thousands of commuters who use the Wakehurst Parkway daily. 

“The award of this contract represents an important step towards smoother, safer journeys for motorists.

“I’d like to thank the Member for Pittwater, Jacqui Scruby and the Member for Wakehurst, Michael Regan and their local communities for their steadfast advocacy on this project.

“The project forms part of broader work underway to improve the road network.''

Member for Pittwater, Jacqui Scruby said:

“After decades of broken roads and promises we now have a contractor for Wakehurst Parkway and the green light and preparatory works underway for the $500,000,000 Mona Vale Road West upgrade project.

“Upgrading these major roads will be a gamechanger for Pittwater residents.

Transport for NSW stated:

'This project is the first step in meeting NSW Government’s commitment to improve flood immunity on Wakehurst Parkway. Transport is delivering localised flood‑improvement works between Dreadnought Road and Oxford Falls Road on behalf of the Northern Beaches Council.

The Northern Beaches Council is investigating flood improvement work at three other locations along Wakehurst Parkway at Oxford Falls Road (West), The Bends and Sydney Academy of Sport.'

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