Roads and Traffic Management

Roads in Warringah

Warringah Council is responsible for the maintenance of roads and management of traffic on all public roads within the Local Government Area with the exception of roads classified as Main Roads which are managed by the Roads and Maritime Service (previously the RTA).

Main Roads (State roads)

Main Roads in Warringah serviced by the Roads and Maritime Services are as follows:

• Warringah Road
• Pittwater Road
• Condamine Street
• Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation
• Mona Vale Road
• McCarrs Creek Road
• Wakehurst Parkway
• Forest Way
• West Head Road
• Liberator General San Martin Drive

Local Roads

Warringah Council performs maintenance on local roads including repair of potholes, erecting signs and road resurfacing. To report any concerns with a local road in Warringah contact Council.

Speed Zones and Traffic Signals

Speed Zones and traffic signals on all roads are also under the direct care and control of RMS. For information on these matters please contact RMS directly at rms.nsw.gov.au or by phone on 132 213.

Warringah’s Traffic Management

Warringah Council’s aims to ensure traffic related matters are managed in an equitable manner, with a focus on safety and maximising the use of Council’s road infrastructure. Council is working closely with the RMS, police and residents to improve the standard and safety of our roads.

The Traffic Management Team is responsible for:

• Management of the Warringah Local Traffic Management Committee
• Undertake reviews and develop traffic management options to improve traffic conditions for all road users
• Review on-street parking arrangements and load limits
• Undertake Road Safety Education Programs in consultation with the RMS
• Investigation of new street lighting programs. For enquires regarding maintenance of existing street lighting please contact Ausgrid directly at ausgrid.com.au
  For instance if a street light is not working, Ausgrid can be contacted via the internet or by contacting Freecall 1800 044 808 to report a streetlight fault (NSW only) or 13 15 35 for general enquires

Warringah Local Traffic Committee

Warringah Council has delegated authority from the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) to undertake certain aspects of traffic management on local roads such as the implementation of parking restrictions, traffic control devices and cycling facilities.

Council does not have the delegated authority to introduce a restriction on the movement of traffic without the approval of the RMS. For example Council requires approval to instigate a one way street, close a road, impose a load limit or prohibit a turn in movement at an intersection.

A condition of Council delegation is that they must consider the advice of the Local Traffic Committee when making a decision on Traffic Management issues. The Warringah Local Traffic Committee is a technical advisory committee which provides a recommendation to Council for adoption.

The committee consists of voting representatives from Council, Roads and Maritime Services, State Member of Parliament and NSW Police. Non voting specialists are invited to provide advice on specific matters. Regular attendees include representatives from the State Transit Authority (Sydney buses), Forest Coach Lines and Bicycle NSW.

The Committee usually meets on the first Tuesday of the month except January. Under the RMS guidelines for the operation of the Traffic Committee, the meeting is not open to the public, however, anyone may address the Traffic Committee on matters that are listed in the agenda.

Any request for traffic facilities should be submitted in writing to the Council through the General Manager and will be reviewed by the Traffic and Road Safety Staff.

Agendas and Minutes of the Warringah Traffic Committee