Road safety works are set to begin across the Avalon to Palm Beach route, with upgrades planned in Avalon Beach, Whale Beach and Palm Beach to improve local streets for pedestrians, school children and other road users.
Avalon To Palm Beach Works Move Into Construction
Road safety upgrades across Avalon Beach, Whale Beach and Palm Beach are moving into construction, with works planned across the designated zones from May to July 2026.
The works form part of the Safer Neighbourhoods Program for the Avalon Beach to Palm Beach route. The program is focused on improving road safety and access for road users travelling to key local destinations, including Palm Beach and Whale Beach.
The construction program includes flat top speed humps and roundabouts across the planned areas. The broader package has also included traffic calming devices, signage, a raised pedestrian crossing at Whale Beach Road near Barrenjoey Road, new street lighting, pram ramp realignment, lane width improvements and line marking.
The upgrades follow consultation held in October and November 2024, when feedback was sought on proposed road safety changes across Avalon Beach, Whale Beach and Palm Beach. Revised plans were reported on 15 April 2025 after community feedback and an independent road safety audit.
Traffic Control Planned Across Work Areas
Kelbon Project Services Pty Ltd will carry out the construction works on behalf of the project team.
Works are expected to take place at different times across the planned zones between May and July 2026. Standard construction hours will usually be Monday to Friday, between 7am and 5pm.
Some night works may be required to reduce daytime traffic impacts. Where this occurs, nearby residents will receive advance notice from the contractor.
Traffic control will be present to help pedestrians, school children and road users move safely around work areas. Drivers have been asked to slow down near construction sites and follow warning signs and directions from traffic controllers.
Construction Noise Expected During Road Safety Works
Construction activity may create noise from demolition, formwork and concrete pouring. The project team has advised that disruption will be reduced where possible while the upgrades are delivered.
The earlier proposal for the Avalon Beach to Palm Beach route included a 30km/h speed limit in some sections east of Barrenjoey Road, along with a 10km/h zone in high pedestrian beachfront parking areas. Those changes were presented alongside infrastructure treatments intended to support safer speeds through local streets.
Works Expected To Finish In July
The works are expected to be completed in July 2026, weather permitting.
Once finished, the Avalon to Palm Beach upgrades will add new road safety infrastructure across the route, including traffic calming treatments designed for local streets and pedestrian areas.
The construction period will bring temporary traffic and noise impacts, but the project is now moving into its delivery stage after earlier consultation, design revisions and safety review.
Published 28-Apr-2026
