Old South Head Road traffic improvements

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Project overview

Between Syd Einfeld Drive, Bondi Junction and Curlewis Street, Bondi.

Latest news

Aug 2019 - New and extended clearways to proceed

Transport for NSW invited feedback in June and July 2018 on a proposal for traffic improvements on Old South Head Road between Syd Einfeld Drive, Bondi Junction and Curlewis Street, Bondi.

Based on the feedback received and the results of additional investigations in April 2019, Roads and Maritime have decided to proceed with the new and extended clearways on Old South Head Road and improvements to the Flood Street intersection.

From Monday 5 August the new and extended clearways will be operational from:

  • 6am to 7pm on weekdays
  • 9am to 6pm on weekends and public holidays

We have collated the community feedback and provided responses to the key matters raised in a community engagement report (PDF, 9.41Mb) which can be viewed here.

For more information about the project see the July 2019 project update (PDF, 937Mb).

Project information

The proposal

In 2018, Transport for NSW asked the community for feedback on proposed traffic improvements on Old South Head Road, to reduce traffic congestion and westbound delays.

This included a proposal to:

  • Extend the existing weekday clearways and introduce new weekend clearways between Syd Einfeld Drive, Bondi Junction and Curlewis Street, Bondi
  • Install alternative timed business parking in nearby Flood Street and Flood Lane
  • Convert the existing westbound ‘left turn only’ lane into Flood Street into a ‘through and left lane’ for all vehicles.

We will continue to update the community as the proposal progresses.

What happens next?

We will continue to update the community as the proposal progresses.

If you provided feedback during the engagement period, you have been included on the stakeholder list, so we can continue to keep you up to date about this proposal.

If you would like to be on the email distribution list for this proposal, please contact the clearways project team at clearways@transport.nsw.gov.au or 1300 706 232.

We are continuing our evaluation and investigations into the key issues raised. We will prepare and publish an engagement report which provides responses to the key issues raised along with the next steps.

Community information

Community engagement

We used a number of methods to engage with the community:

  • We distributed 22,500 letters to residents and businesses that use to Old South Head Road
  • We doorknocked impacted businesses
  • We held an information session at Oxford Street Mall, Bondi Junction
  • We published a social media post to reach motorists and the broader community.

We received feedback from more than 70 community members. Some of the feedback included:

  • Access to properties
  • Loading for businesses
  • Parking in the local area
  • Prioritisation of public transport
  • Suggestions of changes to the wider road network.

We have listened to the local community and will carry out further investigations, particularly into the business parking on Old South Head Road and adjoining side streets.

We will not proceed with the installation of the proposed clearways and traffic improvements, while these investigations are underway.

We will continue to engage with key stakeholders during this investigation process, which is likely to take a number of months.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Project documents

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Project notifications

Project updates

Community updates

Reports

Media releases

  • June 2019
    Smoother journeys on the way for Old South Head Road, Bondi.

Contact us

For further information about this project, please contact:

Phone: 1300 706 232

Email: clearways@transport.nsw.gov.au

Write: Clearways project team, PO Box 973, Parramatta NSW 2124.