Proposed improvements on Eastern Valley Way, Castle Cove
Project overview
Bus Priority Infrastructure and Network Efficiency Programs
Transport for NSW is making bus services more efficient and reliable for our passengers travelling along Eastern Valley Way.
Transport for NSW is committed to improving the transport network by ensuring it remains safe, reliable and able to service the growing population, particularly across Sydney.
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Project information
Background
The NSW Government has developed a proposal in response to community feedback over many years to reduce congestion and improve safety on Eastern Valley Way at Castle Cove.
Eastern Valley Way is a key route in Sydney’s North that connects the CBD and North Sydney to the Northern Beaches. Congestion and turning movements at Smith Street and Castle Cove Drive are resulting in delays to buses and general traffic, especially during peak periods.
Transport for NSW is proposing to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and minimise delays for buses and other road users on Eastern Valley Way (EVW) between Deepwater Road and Smith Street, Castle Cove.
Benefits
- improved reliability and efficiency of bus services to Chatswood and the CBD
- improved traffic flow and reduced delays on Eastern Valley Way
- improved access and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Key features
The proposed improvements include:
- installing a new signalised intersection with pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Eastern Valley Way and Deepwater Road to allow a safer right turn for vehicles and improved pedestrian access
- widening the southern side of Eastern Valley Way at Deepwater Road to provide a dedicated right turn bay to improve safety and traffic flow. Some trees will need to be removed for this work, but new plantings will be provided
- removing the existing right turn movement from Eastern Valley Way into Castle Cove Drive to allow improved northbound traffic flow on Eastern Valley Way, particularly during peak periods
- extending the southbound right turnbay from Eastern Valley Way into Smith Street to increase capacity for vehicles accessing the local business and shopping area, helping to reduce queuing and delays to buses
- minor relocation of the existing bus stops on Eastern Valley Way near Deepwater Road to make them safer and improve accessibility
- we are also investigating the introduction of a timed northbound right turn ban from Eastern Valley Way into Boundary Street (local road access to Castle Cove).
To improve traffic flow on Deepwater Road, we are in discussion with Willoughby City Council about the potential removal of up to 12 parking spaces.
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Have your say and speak with our team
The community is invited to have their say on the proposed road improvements on Eastern Valley Way between Smith Street and Deepwater Road.
You can provide feedback:
- Have your say web form
- by emailing projects@transport.nsw.gov.au or
- by calling us on 1800 684 490.
The consultation period closes on Wednesday 29 October 2025.
Thank you for taking the time to provide valuable feedback, which will contribute to the final design of this proposal.
Next steps
We will consider all feedback received and keep the community updated as the project progresses.
Community notifications
More Information
The development of this proposal is being co-funded under the Bus Priority Infrastructure and Network Efficiency Programs. To learn more about these programs visit Network Efficiency Program and Bus Priority Infrastructure Program.
Contact us
If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact the project team:
Phone: 1800 684 490
Email: projects@transport.nsw.gov.au
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