Overview

Council is undertaking a multi-stage upgrade to Pine Gully Road and surrounding traffic infrastructure. Upgrades are designed to improve road safety for motorists, pedestrians, and residents of the area, across a project site that stretches from the Old Narrandera Road intersection in the south to Estella Road in the north. Works will also support projected population growth in the area, by improving the efficiency of arterial roads and connectivity to both the city and essential services.

Benefits

Benefits the community will experience upon completion of this project include:

• Increased safety and efficiency for motorists and vehicles accessing this part of the city.
• Improved pedestrian safety and greater pedestrian access in the area.
• Upgraded traffic infrastructure that will support anticipated population and business growth.
• Enhanced arterial connections between the CBD and suburbs in the city’s north.
• Improved traffic flow at key points, especially during peak hours.

Project Delivery

The project will be delivered in stages, aligned with local development needs and with works scheduled as appropriate funding becomes available and is secured. Scheduling will also, where possible, account for seasonal traffic changes (such as school holidays and university breaks), ensuring bus and transport providers have enough time to plan alternative routes as required.

Intersection upgrades are planned at the intersection of Pine Gully Road and Cootamundra Boulevard to connect the newly constructed subdivision at Avocet Drive with Pine Gully Road.

For all traffic changes during this work, please visit: https://www.livetraffic.com/

Stage 1: Temporary access road construction - 10 November-19 December 2025

This stage involves the construction of a temporary alternate access road at Coppabella Drive, extending Turramia Crescent to Pine Gully Road. It will require some lane closures along Coppabella Drive and Pine Gully Road during its construction.

The purpose of this access road is to provide an alternate access point to the north of Cootamundra Boulevard, assisting with traffic flow for the northern part of Gobbagombalin and mitigating the risk of lengthy delays at the Old Narrandera Rd / Olympic Highway intersection during the roundabout construction (Stage 2).

Stage 2: Roundabout construction - January-April 2026

This stage will involve the construction of a new roundabout, traffic islands, kerb and guttering, and drainage improvements at the intersection of Pine Gully Road, Avocet Drive and Cootamundra Avenue.

During the works, there will be a full road closure at the Pine Gully Road and Cootamundra Boulevard intersection. Detour routes will be along Estella Road and Boorooma Street. Muttama Parade and the temporary access at Turramia Crescent will remain open to local traffic.

Funding

The Pine Gully Road upgrade project is funded by Wagga Wagga City Council.