Hogbin Drive and De Havilland Way Intersection Upgrade

Project typeConstruction of a new roundabout
Project value$2.92 million
Project stageCompleted
Completion Date30 June 2025

The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to improving road safety and traffic flow within our community.
Construction for a new roundabout at the intersection of De Havilland Way (formerly Christmas Bells Rd) and Hogbin Drive will commence shortly and is expected to be completed by June 2025.

Hogbin Drive is one of Coffs Harbour's main arterial roads, and the De Havilland Way intersection is currently the primary vehicular access to the Coffs Harbour Airport precinct. The overall aim of the new roundabout is to facilitate easier and safer access into and out of the Coffs Harbour Airport precinct.

Temporary Road Closure and Detour Route

To facilitate the construction of the new roundabout, De Havilland Way off Hogbin Drive will be temporarily closed for the duration of the project.

All traffic that would normally turn into or out of De Havilland Way will need to follow the detour route and access or exit the Coffs Harbour Airport precinct via Dakota Drive.

Refer to the De Havilland Way document here to see the detour routes.

The existing cyclist path will have a detour around the construction works to allow cyclists to continue to use the off-road path throughout the duration of the project.

Hogbin Drive will remain open during construction of the roundabout, however within the extent of the works zone, from Howard St to Dakota Drive, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

Signage will be installed to guide motorists along the detour route and ensure minimal disruption. We kindly ask all road users to follow the posted signs and directions of traffic controllers, where implemented, for the duration of the works.

We acknowledge the disruption this construction will have on residents and businesses and make a commitment to completing the works as effectively as possible.

Funding

The project is being delivered by the City of Coffs Harbour with approved Australian Government funding of $2.39 million and Council contributing $530,000. The project is currently on track for completion by 30 June 2025, improving safety and traffic flow for all road users.

The project will deliver a better-connected road network along Hogbin Drive and to the Coffs Harbour Airport precinct.

Upcoming works (Weather permitting)

Sunday 27 October: Closure of De Havilland Way and place Hogbin Drive southbound under traffic control to enable pavement widening.

Tuesday 29 October Night Works 7pm-5am: Place Hogbin Drive under temporary 1-lane traffic control to enable barrier placement, spray sealing and line marking of diversion road.

Thursday 31 October: Commence western alignment earthworks behind long-term traffic control devices.

Friday 6 June: Pavement enabling night works.

Wednesday 11 June: Following completion of the eastern alignment, finish the central traffic islands and switch traffic to outer lanes of the roundabout.

The proposed works include

Construction of a dual lane concrete roundabout at the intersection of Hogbin Drive and De Havilland Way

Improved street lighting at the intersection

Upgraded stormwater infrastructure

Shared path with pedestrian refuge crossing De Havilland Way

Landscaping for the extent of works

What are the project benefits?

Improved access and safety for vehicles accessing the Coffs Harbour Airport precinct

Increased pavement design life for long term benefits in maintenance and durability

Part of the City’s commitment to long term future transport planning.

Changed traffic conditions

Hobgin Drive will remain open throughout construction with changed traffic conditions including:

Within the extent of the works zone, from Howard St to Dakota Drive, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

Reduced speed limit through the construction site.

Please allow more travel time during these works and drive to conditions and speed limits.

Construction will be staged to safely construct the works in close proximity to live traffic.

We know that detours put additional pressure along Hogbin Drive and inconveniences motorists accessing the Coffs Harbour Airport precinct. The safety of pedestrians, wildlife and drivers is a joint responsibility. We will install signage to monitor detour routes. We ask that motorists drive to conditions and speed limits.

Stage of Works

Stage 1 – Enabling Works and Pavement Widening
Stage 2 – Western Alignment Works and Drainage
Stage 3 – Eastern Alignment Works
Stage 4 – Finishing Works inclusive of Annulus and Median

Have environmental impacts been taken into consideration?

The project is adjacent to Coastal Wetlands environment and the design limits the impact on this vegetation. A Part 5 Review of Environmental Factors Report has been completed for the project in accordance with the EP&A Act. This report has assessed the environmental impact of the project including the need for control measures to be implemented to reduce the risk of environmental harm. There should be no significant impact to the environment due to the project works.

How do I stay informed?

Please check the project webpage for regular updates.
During construction, we will work with the contractor and use a variety of communication tools to keep the community updated on changes to traffic conditions.