This project is the final stage of the Ross Lane / Byron Bay Road upgrades and will raise sections of Ross Lane while improving flow through Deadmans Creek.
A new bridge and road upgrade will enhance safety and flood resilience in the area. The existing piped culvert on Ross Lane will be replaced with a wider, purpose-built concrete bridge designed to support the region into the future. Key features include 3.5-metre-wide traffic lanes for safer vehicle movement, dedicated shoulders to provide more space for all road users, and a raised road surface to improve flood immunity. The design also carefully balances improved driver safety with potential inundation impacts on surrounding landholders.
This project is funded through the Regional Roads and Transport Recovery Package (RRTRP), which strengthens the regional transport network’s capacity to withstand natural disasters. To learn more visit nswroads.work/rrtrp
A significant milestone has been reached for the Ross Lane Betterment Project, with the detailed design now complete and the project recently released to market for construction. Interest from the construction industry has been strong, with several companies attending a pre-tender site briefing. Tenders have now closed and will be considered by Council at its August 2026 meeting, where a preferred contractor is expected to be appointed.
Following the appointment of a contractor, a detailed construction program will be developed, with construction expected to commence in late 2026. The community will continue to be kept informed as the project progresses, including updates on the successful contractor, construction timeline and anticipated start date.
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Ross Lane , Lennox Head 2478