Last Reviewed: 25 September 2026
Two signalised pedestrian crossings are planned on Lake Monger Drive, one near Kimberley Street and one near St Vincents Avenue, to improve safety and access across the road.
This crossing is located near the eastern end of Lake Monger Drive west of Kimberley Street, providing a key connection between Galup (Lake Monger Reserve) and the residential and commercial areas of West Leederville.
It is proposed as a signalised pedestrian crossing, improving safety for people walking, cycling and accessing Galup’s activity areas as well as the bicycle networks to the north and south.
Detailed design: Complete for the signalised pedestrian crossing
Main Roads WA approval: Approved
Current Status: The Town is working with MRRG and MRWA to finalise some details of the project scope and potentially bringing forward the construction program.
Construction: Proposed for 2026/27 to be constructed by MRWA
A second signalised pedestrian crossing is proposed on the western end of Lake Monger Drive near St Vincents Avenue.
This crossing will serve a different pedestrian and cycling catchment and provide safer access between the residential area and Galup.
This location was endorsed by Council as a more practical and accessible alternative to a pedestrian underpass.
Detailed design: End of 2026.
Main Roads WA approval: Received initial support from Main Roads WA. Final approval expected by the end of 2026.
Current Status: The Town is working with Main Roads WA to finalise the construction scope, final detailed design drawings and the final construction cost estimate.
Construction: Proposed for 2027/28
Lake Monger Drive is a key east–west District Distributor A road and a major connection between the Town of Cambridge and the Mitchell Freeway. Main Roads WA traffic data (2023/24) shows around 23,400 vehicles per day use the road, with an 85th percentile speed of 65.2 km/h.
These traffic conditions make it difficult and sometimes unsafe for people, particularly children, older residents and people with mobility needs, to cross between West Leederville and Galup (Lake Monger Reserve).
There is currently no formal pedestrian crossing between Galup and the residential areas to the south, including West Leederville and Subiaco.
While informal crossing points exist, people must rely on gaps in traffic to cross Lake Monger Drive. This creates a safety risk for vulnerable road users and makes the crossing uncomfortable and unreliable for everyday use.
The project will deliver two separate signalised pedestrian crossings on Lake Monger Drive to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
These crossings will:
Provide safer, signal-controlled crossing points
Improve access to Galup (Lake Monger Reserve)
Support walking and cycling
Strengthen connections between:
Galup’s activity areas
Ruislip Safe Active Street
Perth to City Beach cycle route
West Coast Highway PSP
City Beach precinct and other key destinations
This photo shows an example of an existing signalised pedestrian (pelican) crossing on Cambridge Street in West Leederville.
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