New tech installed in Coffs Harbour Bypass tunnels

Coffs Harbour Bypass approaches completion - Trailer Magazine

Image: Australian Government.The final stages of the multi-billion Coffs Harbour Bypass have begun as the project nears its completion. With the Coffs Harbour Bypass opening to traffic in 10 months, extensive work is now underway to install lighting, fire, and safety systems in the Gatelys Road, Shephards Lane and Roberts Hill tunnels. The tunnels are currently being filled out with large jet fans, variable speed and message signs, overheight tr…

$2.2 billion Coffs Harbour Bypass 10 months from completion

Inside one of the project’s three tunnels. Image: Catherine King MP The long awaited Coffs Harbour Bypass is continuing to progress, with technology now being fitted. The $2.2 billion Coffs Harbour bypass, stretching 14-kilometres, is expected to open to traffic late this year, with project completion slated for late 2027. The bypass will allow motorists to avoid up to 12 sets of traffic lights on the Pacific Highway, cutting travel times by at …

Coffs Harbour Bypass tunnels near completion

Image: Transport for NSWThe Coffs Harbour Bypass has entered a critical final stage, with advanced tunnel systems now being installed across the 14-kilometre project ahead of its expected opening in late 2026. With just 10 months until traffic is switched on, crews are installing lighting, ventilation, fire detection, and intelligent transport systems in the Gatelys Road, Shephards Lane, and Roberts Hill tunnels. For freight operators travelling…

New tech installed in Coffs Harbour Bypass tunnels

The $2.2 billion dollar Coffs Harbour Bypass is charging toward the finish line – set to open by year’s end. Inside the massive tunnels – fans, fire systems and high-tech controls are now being installed.