June 1- 30, 2026: Issue 655

 

Wakehurst Parkway Improvements Project: Start of work – June 1 2026

Transport for NSW has 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.

“However, we rely on the whole road and transport network, and we know it better than anyone – that’s why I’m calling on everyone who commutes to have their say on the NB Network Review to ensure our intersections, corridors and bus suggestions inform our transport corridors.”

Member for Wakehurst, Michael Regan stated:

“Today we’re marking a major milestone for the much-anticipated upgrades to Wakehurst Parkway. I campaigned on securing funding for these works in the 2023 election and I’ve been holding the NSW government to account on delivering their commitment ever since. The awarding of the contract, with a clear timeframe, gives me confidence we will see these critical works delivered.

“But there is so much more to do to improve our road network, especially our key corridors along Warringah and Pittwater Roads connecting us to Chatswood and the CBD. That’s why I’m encouraging everyone to participate in the Northern Beaches Network Review consultation.

“With no rail, metro or light rail, roads are absolutely critical to the functioning of our daily lives – for both private vehicle use and mass public transport. I want to see every step possible taken to make our road and public transport network work better for residents. This is an important opportunity to tell the NSW Government what we want and expect to see – please have your say.”

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.'

See:

State Government's Wakehurst Parkway flood improvement Works to Commence May 11 - May 2026 update

Contract awarded for Wakehurst Parkway Works + Road Network Review Open for Feedback until June 8 - April 2026

June 2026 Update

The June Update reads as follows:

Where and when we’ll be working

From Monday 1 June, we’ll be working along Wakehurst Parkway between Frenchs Forest Road and Oxford Falls Road. Please refer to the map below for construction activities and work areas.

Our standard working hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm and 8am to 1pm on Saturday. Our out-of-hours are from Sunday to Thursday 8pm to 6am. Noisy work will be completed before midnight. In June, we’ll be working up to ten night shifts.

We’ll be starting work in the southern section between Frenchs Forest Road and Oxford Falls Road.

Key work activities include:

  • Installing safety barriers and temporary fencing
  • Clearing vegetation
  • Carrying out earthworks and excavation
  • Installing temporary asphalt to allow for placement of safety barriers, and
  • Carrying out drainage work.

Our equipment

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

  • Delivery vehicles (oversized trucks and light vehicles)
  • Clearing machinery (chainsaws, grinders and chippers)
  • Earthwork machinery (excavators and road resurfacing machines)

We’ll also be using cranes to lift and load materials in and around the site.

What will this mean for you?

There will be ongoing construction activities in the area, including earthworks, vegetation clearing, asphalt work, and barrier installation. To safely complete the work, some temporary traffic changes will be in place at night. We are working closely with impacted residents and will ensure access to properties is maintained at all times.

Managing our impacts

We will manage our work to minimise impacts on the community and the environment by staging activities during periods of lower traffic volumes and reducing noise where possible.

We will also:

• Fence worksites for safety and security

• Use non-tonal reversing beepers

• Use noise curtains where possible to reduce noise impacts

• Schedule oversize deliveries later at night when traffic volumes are lower

Location of work area:

Vegetation removal and offset strategies

To complete the road widening, some vegetation within the project area will need to be removed. We are working with wildlife organisations to identify suitable ways to reuse the cleared vegetation.

We’ll also replant more than 450 trees in and around the project area. Some of the tree species which will be replanted include the Scribbly Gum, Coast Banksia, Long Leaved Wattle and the Sydney Peppermint.

 Banksia integrifolia, commonly known as coast banksia - picture by A J Guesdon

Key improvements in the south

Dreadnought Road intersection improvements, including new bus stops, a signalised pedestrian crossing, a southbound left-turn slip lane, and an extended right-turn bay from Wakehurst Parkway.

Additional lanes in both directions between Dreadnought Road and Oxford Falls Road to improve traffic flow.

Oxford Falls Road upgrades, including a new southbound right-turn bay and a dedicated northbound left-turn lane.

Flood improvement work to help address flooding in this section of Wakehurst Parkway, on behalf of Northern Beaches Council..

Widening of the southbound lane between Oxford Falls Road to Frenchs Forest Road to provide dual lanes and improve traffic flow. 

Supporting wildlife

As part of the project, we’re installing fauna fencing and upgrading culverts (including concrete ramps) to manage drainage and support safe wildlife crossing.

These measures will reduce animal crossings on the road and lower the risk of vehicle–wildlife collisions.

By guiding animals to safer crossing points, they support movement between habitats and help maintain healthy wildlife populations.

Self-closing latches will also be installed on pedestrian gates to ensure the fencing remains effective by preventing gaps and continuing to direct wildlife to safe crossing locations. Some of the species that will benefit include swamp wallabies, possums and the threatened red-crowned toadlet, as well as other native wildlife such as echidnas, bandicoots and reptiles. Work to install fencing will be completed in the later stages of the project.


wildlife works map - June 2026 update

Key features of Wakehurst Parkway Improvements

North (Elanora Road and Mirrool Street)

• Shoulder widening along Wakehurst Parkway northbound and southbound to improve traffic flow and create a new left turn bay into Mirrool Street

• Relocating the existing give way line and kerb line at Elanora Road intersection to improve visibility

• Converting the service road near Palm Terrace to left-out only to improve safety and directing all other movements to Mirrool Street.

South (Dreadnought Road and Oxford Falls Road)

• Upgrades to the Dreadnought Road intersection including new bus stops, additional signalised pedestrian crossings, new southbound left turn slip lane and extension of the right turn bay from Wakehurst Parkway onto Dreadnought Road

• Additional lanes in both directions between Dreadnought Road and Oxford Falls Road to improve traffic flow

• Upgrades to the Oxford Falls Road intersection including a new southbound right turn bay and a dedicated northbound left turn lane

• Flood improvement work to help address flooding in this section of Wakehurst Parkway, in partnership with Northern Beaches Council

South (Dreadnought Road and Trefoil Creek)

• Widening of the southbound lane between Oxford Falls Road to Frenchs Forest Road to create dual lanes, improving traffic flow

March 2026 – Design refinements

Elanora Road

Following community feedback received last year, Transport for NSW has refined the design at the Elanora Road intersection so improvements can be delivered incrementally, consistent with the original proposal, but in consideration of your feedback. 

We’ve kept the informal holding bay, shifting the centre line by up to 1.5 metres to increase separation between directions of travel. To allow for a larger holding bay, the dedicated left turn lanes into Elanora Road and Mirrool Street will be removed, and painted medians will be added to improve separation and highlight the change in road environment.

This staged approach means:

  • if safety improves, the holding bay can remain, as preferred by the community
  • if safety doesn’t improve, more substantial treatments can be added. 

What these changes mean

The refined design responds to resident feedback while still improving safety by:

  • Slightly increasing the size of the informal holding bay.
  • Moving the give‑way line further onto Wakehurst Parkway to improve sight lines.
  • Providing greater separation between oncoming traffic.
  • Introducing painted chevron medians (painted pattern on the road to indicate no-drive zone) to encourage lower speeds and improve driver awareness.

Wakehurst Parkway Improvements – North (at Elanora Road and Mirrool Street):

After construction, Transport will closely monitor the Elanora Road intersection, to confirm whether these staged improvements deliver the intended safety and capacity outcomes — and whether further measures are needed.

See: TfNSW launches safety review of Wakehurst Parkway intersection - 2025 reports

Extra fauna protection

Following feedback from local wildlife groups, we’ve refined the design with:

  • more fauna fencing creating a continuous protected corridor from Trefoil Creek to Oxford Falls Road
  • self‑closing latches on pedestrian gates
  • concrete ramps in culverts between Oxford Falls Road and Dreadnought Road to support safe fauna movement. 

For the latest updates, please see the March 2026 Community Update (PDF, 1.01 MB).

To learn more about the design refinements at Elanora Road and the additional fauna protection measures, see the Transport for NSW March Community Update.

Contact us

If you have a question or would like to speak with a member of the project team you can:

For more information visit transport.nsw.gov.au/wakehurstparkwayimprovements

Wakehurst Parkway Improvements webpage

PON 2026 Reports:

PON 2025 Reports:

PON 2024 Reports:

PON 2023 reports:

Previously - a few examples: