Two-way streets program
The City of Perth’s Two-Way Streets Program is improving network legibility and permeability, creating revitalised and activated streets, bringing the following benefits:
- More route choices make it easier to find your way around, decreasing unnecessary circling trips and driving distances.
- Relieving traffic congestion.
- Prioritisation of people: slower traffic creates friendlier spaces for pedestrians and creates people-oriented City streets.
- Improving access for public transport, with CAT buses now able to travel in both directions on Hay Street.
This project will enable uninterrupted two-way traffic on Hay Street from the Causeway to Barrack Street.
Since the Two Way Street program started in the early 2000s, City streets have been converted to two-way including William Street, Barrack Street and Murray Street, improving access for vehicles and making it easier to walk and ride in the City.
Hay Street Two-Way
The Hay Street upgrade between William Street and Elder Street is the next stage of the City’s Two-Way Street Program, which has already successfully transformed a number of key city streets, including Hay Street between Victoria Avenue and Bennett Street, as well as William Street, Beaufort Street and Barrack Street.
Works to convert this section of Hay Street to two-way traffic are scheduled to start in January 2027. The upgrade will improve traffic flow and safety for pedestrians and cyclists, while also delivering better access to parking, new traffic signals and upgraded pram ramps.
The City will work closely with local businesses, residents and visitors to minimise disruption throughout construction and ensure the area remains accessible during each stage of the project.
Expanding the two-way street network provides people with greater choice in how they travel around the city, improving connectivity and accessibility for motorists, public transport users, cyclists and pedestrians alike.
As Perth continues to grow, this important project will support a more connected, accessible and vibrant city centre, making it easier to navigate and creating a more welcoming environment for residents, visitors and businesses.