Public Notice: Proposed temporary road closure – Plaistowe Boulevard, between Thomas Road and Caraway Avenue

Published on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 8:35:22 AM

In accordance with Section 3.50 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given that the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale proposes to temporarily close Plaistowe Boulevard between Thomas Road and Caraway Avenue. 

The proposed closure is due to take effect from 4 January 2027 until late April 2027 as part of the Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade (THETRU) Project and associated works.

During the intended full closure, the Tonkin Extension Alliance will be constructing critical drainage works, as well as the new Plaistowe Boulevard and Thomas Road intersection. The traffic signals at the upgraded intersection will be activated following the completion of the full Thomas Road duplication.

During the proposed road closure - please allow additional travel time and follow all signage.

  • The footpath along Thomas Road, between Plaistowe Boulevard and Blackberry Ramble will be required to close during these works.
  • Access to properties on Plaistowe Boulevard will be maintained via the detour routes during the planned closure.
  • Construction dates may be subject to change due to weather, approvals and site conditions. Any significant changes will be communicated in advance.
  • Bushfire safety and emergency response are key considerations in planning the closures. The Shire and the THETRU project team are working with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services to ensure emergency access routes are maintained during construction.

Submissions

Written submissions or feedback regarding the proposed closures are invited and must be received within 28 days of the date of this notice, being no later than 5.00pm on Wednesday November 25, 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
6 Paterson Street
Mundijong WA 6123
Email: info@sjshire.wa.gov.au

For further information, please contact the Shire on (08) 9526 1111, or email info@sjshire.wa.gov.au.

Frazer Sullivan

Chief Executive Officer

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