Short Cut Road

• Project typeRoad Renewal and Reseal Program
• Project value1.6M
• Project scheduleImplementation

About the Project

Bellingen Shire Council has secured funding for the upgrade of Short cut Road through the NSW Government's Fixing Country Roads Program which focuses on regional freight projects. Short Cut Road is a key road used for freight movement from the Raleigh Industrial Estate to other local roads and the Pacific Highway. The upgrade aims to improve the safety, resilience, and overall condition of the road, including widening and resealing.

Timeframe

Work commenced in late May 2025 and is expected to be completed in late September 2025 (weather permitting). Construction will be completed during standard working hours from 7am–5pm Monday to Friday. Out of hours work and road closures may occur for this project, notification of these works will occur via letterbox drop, Variable Message signs (VMS) and social media posts where appropriate. 

Project scope

• Drainage and intersection improvement
• Road widening
• Resealing and Kerb installation
• Guard rail installation and line marking
• Signage installation 
  
  

Community Impacts

Road Closure

Please be advised that the southern end of Short Cut Road near the entrance to Giinagay Way will be fully closed from Monday 28 July at 6am and will reopen on Wednesday 30 July at 6pm (weather permitting).

A detour for local traffic and traffic from South Arm Road will be available via Waterfall Way at the northern entrance to Short Cut Road, please see the map below for location of the closure and detour.

Work being completed during the closure includes:

• Deep excavation
• Pavement rehabilitation 

Detour map

Construction Traffic 

There will be an increase in construction traffic for the duration of the project. Project staff have been advised to drive safely and be considerate of the local community.

Traffic control and short delays

Traffic control will be in place and short delays should be expected for the duration of the project. Longer delays and closures may be required from time to time; however, these delays will be planned in consideration of peak traffic flows and school bus movements.

Noise

There may be noise impacts experienced during standard construction hours from Monday to Friday. All attempts to keep this impact to a minimum will be made.

Community Engagement

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we will utilise various communication tools including, Variable Message Signs (VMS), this webpage and social media platforms. Your feedback and cooperation throughout this project are invaluable to us. We encourage you to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns regarding the project.