MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions on Giinagay Way and at the intersection of Giinagay Way with Valla Beach Road, Valla Beach.
From 5 December until the end of January 2026, work will be carried out to build a roundabout, and install Gateway Entry Treatments and Vehicle Activated Speed Signs.
The decision to construct a roundabout was made following strong community calls and extensive investigations by the Centre for Road Safety after a series of crashes and near misses at the site.
From 5 December until 12 January 2026 there will be no major impacts to motorists.
From 12 January, Transport for NSW will be working seven days a week including some night shifts.
During this time all road users will enter and exit Valla Beach Road via the southern end of the intersection only.
The northern side of the intersection between Valla Beach Road and East West Road will be closed. All northbound traffic from Valla Beach must detour south to use the Nambucca Heads Service Centre Interchange.
This same detour applies when returning to Valla Beach from the north. Giinagay Way will remain open north of East West Road.
Traffic control will be in place to direct traffic and ensure the safety of all road users and our workers. A 40km/h roadworks speed limit will be in place at the intersection.
Road users are advised to drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.
Road users should allow up to an additional 10 minutes for journey times and up to 15 minutes during peak periods.
“We have tailored our work dates to avoid impacts on the peak tourist period and have aligned them with the January school holidays,” Transport for NSW said in a statement.
“This will avoid any impacts to school students, school bus timetables and any school exams, whilst allowing us sufficient time to complete the project before school resumes in February.
“Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience during this time.”
The safety upgrades, comprising a roundabout, gateway entry treatments and permanent vehicle activated speed signs, will be in place by early 2026.
They follow the introduction of a 60km/h speed limit on a one kilometre stretch of Giinagay Way on either side of the intersection.
“It’s great to see work starting at this location, which has experienced a number of near misses and crashes including a tragic fatal incident earlier this year,” said Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison.
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