Transport for NSW consulted with the community on the Old Bangalow Road rail bridge renewal project to better understand how the bridge is used and to identify any potential impacts. The consultation was open from 2 May to 31 May 2025.
We thank the community for their contributions and have carefully considered the feedback received.
Given the overall community support for the project’s benefits, UGLRL will commence construction and renew the bridge at Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay, from 18 August 2025 to mid-February 2026.
Transport for NSW is pleased to share the Consultation Outcomes Report, which summarises the feedback received, and outlines the next steps for the bridge renewal.
To access the report online, please scroll down to the Reports section of the Transport webpage.
The rail bridge at Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay requires renewal to better serve the community. The existing timber bridge will be demolished and replaced with a new steel arched bridge.
As part of this project, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is consulting with the community and stakeholders to understand how the proposed work will impact users and residents ahead of works planned to commence in July 2025.
This project will significantly improve safety, accessibility, and transport efficiency for all road users.
As part of the upgrade, you will see the following improvements:
- A wider bridge to allow for two-lane traffic which will ease traffic congestion and reduce travel times
- An increased load limit from 5 tonnes to 42.5 tonnes
- An improvement to the quality and safety of the bridge to meet the current engineering and road standards.
Tell us what you think
Community and stakeholders are invited to share their thoughts by completing the survey.
Your feedback will inform ongoing work to address community concerns about the Old Bangalow Road rail bridge renewal project.
The project will be open for community consultation from 2 May until 31 May 2025.
