Baldivis residents have welcomed news one of Perth’s most problematic intersections will be upgraded, but questioned why the project has taken so long.

The intersection of Baldivis and Kulija Roads is notorious amongst locals for being a point of major congestion, earning the title of Perth’s riskiest intersection by the RAC in 2025.

In June, the State Government announced $7 million had been allocated to upgrading the intersection, including adding traffic lights and extra lanes.

It can’t come fast enough for young Baldivis local Matilda Ellis, who said she avoided the intersection due to lack of confidence.

“As a P-plater I find it quite hard to see, especially because there are often trucks and larger vehicles, so it is hard to judge gaps,” she said.

“I would rather go to Safety Bay Road as there are traffic lights and it is easier. I definitely think we would benefit from having traffic lights at Baldivis and Kulija Road.”

Baldivis resident Amileigh Perkins drives through the intersection daily on her way to work.

“Sometimes I’ll have to take a really long way home from work, so it can take up to 20 minutes to get through, especially if there is a crash,” she said.

Miss Perkins said she was glad the redevelopment was happening, but that it would be interesting to see how traffic was managed.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Baldivis is one of Perth’s fastest growing suburbs, but the intersection hasn’t been updated since its construction in 2014.

In a statement, the Member for Baldivis Reece Whitby said he was “delighted” construction on the intersection was due to start in 2027, with the project being ahead of schedule.

“The current staggered T-junction or ‘dog-leg’ layout is unacceptable,” he said.

“At the last election, WA Labor committed $7 million to upgrade this dangerous intersection with major road works and traffic lights.”

But City of Rockingham Baldivis Ward Councillor Dylan Mbano said the intersection had been troublesome for years.

“This is an intersection where people and families across Baldivis are struggling,” he said.

The project is due to be completed before March 2029.

In August, Cr Mbano raised a motion for the project to be fast-tracked by the City of Rockingham.

The motion passed, with six counsellors voting for and three against, requiring the City of Rockingham CEO, Michael Parker, to provide a report within 90 days detailing how the timeline could potentially be brought forward.

The report is expected to be delivered to council before the end of the year.

The City of Rockingham was contacted for comment.