Proposed interim changes to Odgers Road, Virginia

Residents have expressed particular concerns about the width of Odgers Road, as well as the impacts of heavy vehicles and increasing traffic. In response, Council is proposing an interim one-way traffic arrangement between O’Loughlin Road and Sophia Street. Under the proposal, vehicles would travel eastbound only, entering from O’Loughlin Road and continuing towards Sophia Street.

An eastbound arrangement is considered the most practical option. Drivers approaching from Park Road in the east could use Sophia Street to reach destinations further west. Drivers travelling north along Sophia Street would also have alternative routes via Park Road or Virginia’s Main Street.

If Council decides to proceed, the one way arrangement could be in place from February 2027.

The arrangement is expected to remain in place until the longer-term upgrade is delivered. With detailed design only now commencing on the longer-term upgrade, and construction funding yet to be secured, the permanent upgrade is likely to be several years away. Council will monitor the effectiveness of the one-way arrangement following its introduction and consider any adjustments needed to improve traffic safety and movement.

Detailed design is the technical work needed to develop construction-ready plans for the longer-term upgrade. It will consider matters such as road layout and width, kerbing, footpaths, stormwater drainage and other infrastructure requirements. Council will provide updates as the detailed design progresses and advise the community if there are opportunities to provide input.

No. Council has funded planning and detailed design only. Construction funding would need to be considered through a future Annual Business Plan and Budget process alongside other Council priorities. Completing the detailed design does not guarantee that construction funding will be approved.