Hogbin Drive and De Havilland Way Intersection Upgrade

The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to improving road safety and traffic flow within our community.
Construction for a new roundabout at the intersection of De Havilland Way (formerly Christmas Bells Rd) and Hogbin Drive will commence shortly and is expected to be completed by June 2025.  

Hogbin Drive is one of Coffs Harbour's main arterial roads, and the De Havilland Way intersection is currently the primary vehicular access to the Coffs Harbour Airport precinct. The overall aim of the new roundabout is to facilitate easier and safer access into and out of the Coffs Harbour Airport precinct.  

Temporary Road Closure and Detour Route 

To facilitate the construction of the new roundabout, De Havilland Way off Hogbin Drive will be temporarily closed for the duration of the project.  

All traffic that would normally turn into or out of De Havilland Way will need to follow the detour route and access or exit the Coffs Harbour Airport precinct via Dakota Drive.  

Refer to the De Havilland Way document here to see the detour routes. 

The existing cyclist path will have a detour around the construction works to allow cyclists to continue to use the off-road path throughout the duration of the project. 

Hogbin Drive will remain open during construction of the roundabout, however within the extent of the works zone, from Howard St to Dakota Drive, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. 

Signage will be installed to guide motorists along the detour route and ensure minimal disruption. We kindly ask all road users to follow the posted signs and directions of traffic controllers, where implemented, for the duration of the works.  

We acknowledge the disruption this construction will have on residents and businesses and make a commitment to completing the works as effectively as possible. 

Funding

The project is being delivered by the City of Coffs Harbour with approved Australian Government funding of $2.39 million and Council contributing $530,000. The project is currently on track for completion by 30 June 2025, improving safety and traffic flow for all road users.

The project will deliver a better-connected road network along Hogbin Drive and to the Coffs Harbour Airport precinct.