Kwinana Freeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Path

This work is being undertaken by local company Georgiou.

The removal of vegetation is largely complete, and construction of the path and amenity walls are underway.

Construction of the Cranford Avenue underpass has also started and is being fast-tracked with the closure of the Cranford Avenue on-ramp. This allows for a more efficient construction methodology and reduces the amount of nightworks required, minimising disruption for nearby residents.

General work hours are Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm, with occasional weekend works. Some noise should be expected, especially during pile-driving.

• Closed to facilitate construction works
  
  • 8pm Friday 2 July to 5am Monday 11 October
• Signed detours in place

• Closed from Thursday 22 April to mid-November 2021
• Detour via:
  • Mount Henry Reserve footbridge over the freeway, Beamish Avenue and Regent Way, joining back up with Cranford Avenue on the western side of the freeway.
  • Curruthers Road and Bateman Road
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• Eliminate conflict between traffic and path users
• Cater for cyclists and pedestrians of all ages and abilities
• Create local path connections
• Improve safety

Majority of vegetation adjacent to the eastern kerb on Selway Road can be retained, maintaining amenity for residents. Specialist construction equipment has been sourced to enable us to conduct much of the construction activity within the freeway road reserve, and limit the clearing required.

Where suitable, vegetation cleared for the project will be mulched and reused on site by the City of Melville, which is funded to undertake re-planting at the conclusion of the project.

The new amenity wall to be built on the western side of the new path will provide Selway Road residents with improved screening from freeway traffic. We are investigating options to paint the new amenity wall to blend in with the surrounding landscape. It will also be finished with an anti-graffiti coating.

Media Statements 

Record WA cycling investment continues with latest grants round - 22 January 2021

Project updates

• Project Update - January 2021 - PDF (1.80 MB)

Funding

This $16 million project has been funded through the Department of Transport’s PSP Expansion Program. The State Government has invested $220 million in cycling infrastructure.