Road safety update – Karrinyup
The City of Stirling Council has voted not to proceed with the implementation of an area-wide 40km/h speed zone for the precinct of Karrinyup following recent road safety consultations.
However, Council will consider allocating funds in a future budget to modify the intersection of Clement Drive and Summerhayes Drive, Karrinyup after the majority of submissions were in favour of proposed changes.
Council also voted for City of Stirling CEO Stevan Rodic to write to Member for Scarborough Stuart Aubrey MLA and Main Roads WA to inform them of the area-wide consultation results and the community’s desire for a reduced 40km/h speed limit on Clement Drive only.
Open from 3 November to 2 December 2025, the consultations sought community feedback on three proposals:
- A proposed area-wide 40km/h speed zone
- Proposed modifications to the Clement Drive and Summerhayes Drive intersection
- A proposed safety upgrade to Davenport Street.
The decision not to proceed with the 40km/h speed zone comes after 66 per cent of the 545 submissions received were opposed to the proposed change, citing concerns it would slow traffic without targeting driver behaviour and traffic volume.
However, 87 per cent of the 23 submissions from residents of Clement Drive supported the proposed change to 40km/h.
The proposal to modify the Clement Drive and Summerhays Drive intersection to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians was supported by 62 per cent of the 50 submissions received.
The proposal to install five raised safety platforms and a zebra crossing on Davenport Street received resounding support, with 82 per cent of the 45 submissions in favour of the change.
The Davenport Street safety upgrades will proceed pending the outcome of an application for Urban Road Safety Program funding to Main Roads WA.
The City is also continuing efforts to progress the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Burroughs Road and Karrinyup Road, which would improve safety for pedestrians and vehicles.
For more information, contact the City on (08) 9205 8555 or visit the Road, traffic and civil works projects page.
To keep up to date with projects in your local area please visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/suburbs
