Rous Road Roundabout Upgrade

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A new roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Rous Road and Oliver Avenue to improve safety for road users. Funded by Transport for NSW under the Australian Government Black Spot Program.

Works are set to begin week commencing Monday 6 January 2024.

Nearby residents can expect to receive a formal letter notifying them of the works within coming months, as supported through media announcements from Lismore City Council channels.

All further updates and information for this project will be available on Council's Current Project webpage: https://www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/Council/Projects/Current-projects-1/Rous-Road-Roundabout-Upgrade

A safer intersection is on the way for Rous Road, following a number of accidents recorded over the past five years. These accidents have resulted in personal injury and major damages to vehicles, with this data identifying the need for safety upgrades under the Australian Government Black Spot Program.

Works include:

  • Upgrading the existing roundabout to a standard size
  • Install pedestrian refuges with fencing
  • Remove sight distance restrictions - large tree management, and change of entry/exit points for the Uniting Caroona Marima Care Facility
  • Signs and line marking
  • Improved street lighting
  • Vegetation management


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Additionally, Council is investigating the option for a small roundabout at the intersection of Rous Road and Reserve Street. This will act as a traffic calming device and assist with traffic flows to support the new child care centre currently in construction and both the existing tennis courts and soccer fields. This will also include pedestrian refuges and concrete medians to improve road safety.


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These works are scheduled to start early 2025, with updates available on this page once scheduled. Nearby affected residents will also receive works notifications to their letterbox, and roadside signage will be in place for road users.

An onsite community consultation to discuss the works and potential impacts to nearby residents is being scheduled. Further details will be shared across Council channels shortly.


A new roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Rous Road and Oliver Avenue to improve safety for road users. Funded by Transport for NSW under the Australian Government Black Spot Program.

Works are set to begin week commencing Monday 6 January 2024.

Nearby residents can expect to receive a formal letter notifying them of the works within coming months, as supported through media announcements from Lismore City Council channels.

All further updates and information for this project will be available on Council's Current Project webpage: https://www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/Council/Projects/Current-projects-1/Rous-Road-Roundabout-Upgrade

A safer intersection is on the way for Rous Road, following a number of accidents recorded over the past five years. These accidents have resulted in personal injury and major damages to vehicles, with this data identifying the need for safety upgrades under the Australian Government Black Spot Program.

Works include:

  • Upgrading the existing roundabout to a standard size
  • Install pedestrian refuges with fencing
  • Remove sight distance restrictions - large tree management, and change of entry/exit points for the Uniting Caroona Marima Care Facility
  • Signs and line marking
  • Improved street lighting
  • Vegetation management


Click image to enlarge


Additionally, Council is investigating the option for a small roundabout at the intersection of Rous Road and Reserve Street. This will act as a traffic calming device and assist with traffic flows to support the new child care centre currently in construction and both the existing tennis courts and soccer fields. This will also include pedestrian refuges and concrete medians to improve road safety.


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These works are scheduled to start early 2025, with updates available on this page once scheduled. Nearby affected residents will also receive works notifications to their letterbox, and roadside signage will be in place for road users.

An onsite community consultation to discuss the works and potential impacts to nearby residents is being scheduled. Further details will be shared across Council channels shortly.


  • Commencement of Works

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    Council wishes to advise that the upgrade to the existing roundabout and ancillary safety works at the intersection of Rous Road and Oliver Avenue are set to begin week commencing Monday, 6 January 2025 with works continuing for approximately eight (8) weeks, subject to fine weather conditions.

    Funding for this project has been awarded by Transport for NSW under the Australian Government Black Spot Program.

    What are the works?

    Works will initially involve the upgrade of existing drainage infrastructure and widening of the road pavement directly to the north of the current roundabout’s location. Once these initial works are complete, works will be able to begin on construction of the new, larger concrete and asphalt roundabout. The new roundabout will comprise of a 6m wide travel lane and improved access from both Jubilee Avenue and Caroona Marima Care Facility.





    What are the traffic adjustments?

    Temporary traffic control measures will be in place for the duration of the works including stop/slow and reduced speed limits. Commuter delays are to be expected so please allow additional time when travelling through the site or use an alternate route if possible. Work hours will mostly be between 7 am and 4 pm weekdays although there may be some weekend work if required.

    Commencing Monday 13 January, Jubilee Avenue will be closed to through traffic at the roundabout for the remainder of the works. A temporary detour will be in place via Phillip Street, McDermott Avenue and Oliver Avenue as per below image.

    Temporary traffic detour for Jubilee Avenue




    What do I need to do?

    Please commute through the job site/s at low speed, obey traffic control instructions and drive carefully. We would appreciate your cooperation with all traffic control and workplace protection measures to help keep everyone safe.

Page last updated: 07 Jan 2025, 11:47 AM