[3] It is a controlled-access road for its entire length,[1] with a grade-separated interchange at Roe Highway, and at-grade intersections elsewhere, including traffic lights at Royal Street and both Albany Highway junctions.

[4] Kenwick Link was planned as part of the Roe Highway extension towards Fremantle.

[7] Rupert Street was renamed Kenwick Link as part of the project,[8] although a parallel service road in Kenwick is named Rupert Street.

[1][3] Building the link required demolition of Packer House, a recognised heritage site that was located at 25 Rupert Street, Kenwick.

[9] During construction, an artefact of significance to Aboriginal heritage was uncovered: a maparn stone, used by men in a rain-bringing ceremony.