"Crashes, near misses and deep concern": Roundabout finally promised for Valla Beach intersection

A four-lane intersection in Valla Beach near the Pacific Highway has had community members concerned over crashes and near misses for years. Now, building is finally set to begin on a roundabout to relieve congestion and safety issues.

ℹ️ What’s happening? Following strong community calls for change, the NSW Government has promised a new roundabout for the intersection at Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way.

📢Why is this happening? The NSW Government announced the permanent safety upgrade on October 2.

• Transport for NSW and the Centre for Road Safety identified a roundabout as the most effective solution after crashes and near misses at the site following a traffic study undertaken in recent months.

✏️What now? Design work on the roundabout is under way. Construction timeframes will be finalised in coming weeks, and work is expected to commence this year.  

👷‍♀️Other safety measures: A permanent reduction of the speed limit to 60km/h was introduced to the area earlier this year, as well as Vehicle Activated Speed (VAS) signs to encourage drivers to slow down and a Road Safety Incident Investigation Camera (ROSICAM).

🗣️What does the Member for Oxley have to say? Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, said out of all the intersections in the Nambucca Valley, his office receives the most correspondence from the community about this particular one.

• “Since the changes were made to this road layout in 2023, we have seen repeated crashes and near misses that have left locals deeply concerned for their safety,” Kemp said in a statement. “The community has been clear and consistent in their calls for change, with a roundabout being one of the solutions often raised.”

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