Ballina Shire Council has constructed a new permanent roundabout at the intersection of Byron Bay Road and Byron Street. The new roundabout replaces the existing T-intersection and improves traffic flow and safety.
As our community continues to expand, it is vital we invest in infrastructure that not only meets current needs but also ensures the safety of all residents. The new roundabout improves traffic flow but more importantly provides a safer commute for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
This $1.53 million project is proudly funded through the Australian Government Black Spot Program.
The scope of the project included:
Work area: Northeastern corner
Scope of works: Earthworks, pavement, kerb and gutter and lighting alterations.
Timeframe: February to end of March 2025
Traffic arrangement: Temporary T-intersection. Motorists exiting Byron Street must stop (at the stop sign) before entering Byron Bay Road. Byron Bay Road motorists travelling north must give way to south-bound traffic when entering Byron Street. Traffic control is in place to help direct traffic. Motorists are asked to follow traffic signage and slow down to 40km/h.
Work area: Southeastern corner
Scope of works: Earthworks, pavement and kerb and gutter construction.
Timeframe: March to mid-April 2025
Traffic arrangement: Temporary T-intersection. Motorists exiting Byron Street must stop (at the stop sign) before entering Byron Bay Road. Byron Bay Road motorists travelling north must give way to south-bound traffic when entering Byron Street.Traffic control is in place to help direct traffic. Motorists are asked to follow traffic signage and slow down to 40km/h.
Work area: Western side of intersection
Scope of works: Earthworks, pavement, kerb and gutter construction.
Traffic arrangement: Roundabout. Motorists must follow normal roundabout road rules and give way to vehicles already in the roundabout. Motorists are asked to follow traffic signage and slow down to 40km/h.
Work area: Central roundabout
Scope of works: Roundabout construction, concrete medians, asphalt pavement, shared path connection for pedestrians and cyclists, pedestrian refuges, linemarking and signage.
Project staging
This map outlines the work areas and order they will be completed across this project.
Byron Bay Road, Lennox Head 2478 View Map
Byron Bay Road , Lennox Head 2478