The bypass proceeds around the northern edge of Perth Airport for 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi)[1] before encountering Kalamunda Road at a traffic light controlled intersection.

After 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi)[1] there is a traffic light controlled T Junction with Abernethy Road, which travels in a south-westerly direction, parallel to the airport's eastern edge, connecting to the industrial areas of High Wycombe, Forrestfield and Kewdale.

[5] Great Eastern Highway Bypass was opened on 14 May 1988,[6][7]: 358  after 21 months of construction, and at a cost of $10 million.

Both intersections will upgrade to a grade-separated interchange with Abernethy Road meeting up with Lloyd Street.

The entire highway is in the City of Swan local government area, part of the Perth Metropolitan Region.