An updated design for the Mona Vale Road West upgrade has been released and construction procurement is underway, bringing the project a step closer to improving safety, traffic flow and travel reliability on the Northern Beaches.
The Mona Vale Road West upgrade is taking a major step forward, with an updated design now being prepared following community and stakeholder feedback.
Construction procurement for the project is also now underway, with expressions of interest seeking construction contractors issued last week.
The project will build a better road corridor and plug a key missing link in the Northern Beaches, widening Mona Vale Road from two lanes to four lanes between McCarrs Creek Road and Powderworks Road, helping improve traffic flow, reliability and reduce travel times for thousands of motorists each day.
A new Review of Environmental Factors (REF) is being prepared to assess the updated design. The new REF will also outline potential impacts of the project and the measures proposed to avoid, minimise and manage them. The old REF, commenced by the previous government, was no longer fit-for-purpose given the significant improvements in design which have occurred to-date.
Key improvements refined as part of the updated design, include:
- McCarrs Creek Road intersection – A new signalised intersection and roundabout will improve safety, reduce delays and make it easier for motorists.
- Fauna overpass east of Kimbriki Road – A dedicated wildlife crossing will provide safer passage for native animals and strengthen habitat connections across the corridor.
- Tumburra Street access changes – Safer left-in, left-out movements and a new local road connection will improve safety for motorists and nearby residents.
- Wirreanda Road underpass – The proposed underpass will replace right-in and right-out movements at Tumburra Street, which improves safety and local access to the area.
- Harvey Road Extension – As part of the updated design and in response to community feedback, the Harvey Road Extension will not proceed.
The updated design directly reflects the priorities raised during community consultation, including by the Member for Pittwater, such as better bus stop locations for safer public transport, new and improved walking and cycling links, enhanced wildlife and environmental outcomes and reduced impacts on private properties, including school plans for sporting fields.
The community is invited to provide feedback on the updated design as Transport for NSW finalises the new Review of Environmental Factors.
The Mona Vale Road West upgrade is part of Albanese and Minns Labor Governments’ commitment to building a safer, more reliable transport network and making it easier to move around the Northern Beaches for years to come.
The REF is expected to be publicly displayed by the end of the year, with contract award and construction commencement accelerated to occur next year. You can give your feedback via Have Your Say.
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King:
“Mona Vale Road is a critical link between the Northern Beaches and the North Shore, and it’s the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments that are funding and delivering the long-awaited widening.
“The final design will finally address the traffic pinch points between Terrey Hills and Ingleside that drivers currently face each day, and we encourage everyone to have their say.”
Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison:
“We’re delivering a better, safer Mona Vale Road that reflects what we’ve heard from the community while improving travel for the thousands of people who rely on this route.
“This updated design strikes the right balance between improving traffic flow, strengthening safety and protecting the local environment – all of which are important to locals.
“We’re encouraging the community to have another look at the updated design and share their feedback as we take the next step toward delivering this important upgrade.”
Quotes attributable to Independent Member for Pittwater, Jacqui Scruby:
“After a 60-year rollercoaster ride of hopes and broken promises, Pittwater welcomes an accelerated timeline for the construction of Mona Vale Road West.
“The Minister and Transport for NSW have listened to key stakeholder concerns and updated plans accordingly. It’s now time for our whole community to have their say.
“Today’s announcement that an EOl for the construction contract has been released is the breaking news our community has been waiting for to finally get this critical road done.”
