Coffs Harbour bypass

The Australian and NSW Governments are investing in the 14-kilometre Coffs Harbour bypass project. The bypass will boost the regional economy and improve connectivity, road transport efficiency and safety for all motorists.

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About the project

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An overhead shot of the under construction Coffs Harbour bypass

Latest news

Read about project design and progress, and find maps, event information and images.

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Community information sessions and webinars

Find out when you can speak with the Coffs Harbour bypass project team at our next online or in-person information session.

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A map of the coffs harbour bypass

Journey planning

Planning a journey and want to know how the bypass may affect your travels? Get live updates, traveller information and personalised alerts for NSW roads.

Coffs Harbour bypass project update June 2025

Transport for NSW Coffs Harbour bypass tunnel June 2025.

Tunnelling is progressing well, with major breakthroughs marking significant milestones in the project. Noise wall construction is now underway to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents. New local road names are also being introduced, helping to connect communities and support the future of local transport.

Read more in our June 2025 project update (PDF 3.77MB). 

Key project resources

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Works notifications

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Resource library

Latest documents

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Coffs Harbour bypass | 13 June 2025

Start of 24/7 construction in Roberts Hill Tunnel north

The project is starting 24 hours a day, seven days per week construction work at Roberts Hill Tunnel northern portal, which is located between Buchanans Road and Coramba Road.
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Coffs Harbour bypass | 20 May 2025

24/7 Construction at Gatelys Road Tunnel continues

The Coffs Harbour bypass team continues to work 24 hours a day, seven days per week at Gatelys Road Tunnel, which is located between West Korora Road and Mackays Road. Read more about this work in our notification.
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Coffs Harbour bypass | 14 May 2025

Out of hours work along the Pacific Highway, Korora and Sapphire Beach

Work outside of approved construction hours will continue along the Pacific Highway between Charlesworth Bay Road and Campbell Close, Korora until September 2025. Find out more in our notification.
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Coffs Harbour bypass | 23 April 2025

Rock hammering south of Coramba Road

Rock hammering will take place between Buchanans Road and Coramba Road from Monday 28 April to the end of May 2025. Read more details in our notification.
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Coffs Harbour bypass | 23 April 2025

Start of 24/7 construction in Roberts Hill Tunnel south

The project is starting 24 hours a day, seven days per week construction work at Roberts Hill Tunnel southern portal, which is located between North Boambee Road and Buchanans Road.

Contact us

Coffs Harbour bypass project contact

For further information about this project, contact or visit us at:

Email: community@CHBteam.com.au

Phone: 1800 550 621

Mail: P.O. Box 565, Toormina, NSW 2452

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