Transport for NSW is inviting the Castle Cove community to have its say on the proposal to improve safety along the Eastern Valley Way.
The proposal responds to long-standing community feedback to reduce congestion and improve safety along this key route connecting Sydney’s CBD and North Sydney to the surrounding suburbs and Northern Beaches.
The proposal includes a new signalised intersection with pedestrian crossings at Eastern Valley Way and Deepwater Road to allow safer right turns and better pedestrian access.
It also includes widening the southern side of Eastern Valley Way at Deepwater Road to include a dedicated right-turn bay, improving safety and traffic flow, and removing the existing right-turn movement from Eastern Valley Way into Castle Cove Drive to improve northbound traffic flow, particularly during peak periods.
Also included in the proposal is the suggestion to extend the southbound right-turn bay from Eastern Valley Way into Smith Street to increase capacity for vehicles accessing local shops and businesses, helping to reduce queuing and delays to buses and relocate existing bus stops near Deepwater Road to improve safety and accessibility.
To further improve movement on Deepwater Road, Transport is also working with Willoughby City Council to assess the potential removal of up to 12 parking spaces.
A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the proposal is expected to deliver safer, more reliable and efficient journeys for all road users.
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“Eastern Valley Way is a vital link for people travelling between the Lower North Shore and the Northern Beaches as well as connecting the surrounding suburbs and Chatswood East business precinct,” the spokesperson said.
“We’ve heard from the community over many years that congestion and turning delays at Castle Cove are causing frustration and safety concerns.
“This proposal has been carefully developed to make travel through the area safer and smoother for everyone, whether you’re driving, catching the bus, walking or cycling.”
The spokesperson said the improvements would support the community’s ongoing need for safer, more efficient transport connections.
“These changes will help improve bus reliability and keep traffic moving on one of the North Shore’s busiest corridors,” they said.
“We want to make sure this proposal works for local residents, businesses, bus and all road users, so community feedback is an essential part of the process.”
The community is invited to provide feedback on the proposed road improvements between 13 October and 29 October 2025.
For more information, visit: www.transport.nsw.gov.au
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