About the Project

Yellow Rock Road is located west of Albion Park, connecting the Illawarra Highway with the growing neighbourhoods of Tullimbar and Yellow Rock Ridge.

The upgrade will create a safer and more reliable route for people driving, walking and cycling in the area. The works will improve safety, access and drainage while supporting future growth in the western part of the city.

The project will deliver:

  • New road pavement and upgraded intersections
  • Improved pedestrian paths and crossings
  • Kerb, gutter and stormwater improvements
  • Better on-street parking and accessibility


The project is now out to tender to appoint a construction contractor. Design for Stages 1 and 2 is complete, and work is expected to start in early 2026, subject to approvals and weather conditions.

Stage 1 - Design

Stage 1 - Design

Stage 2 - Design

Design - Stage 2 - Yellow Rock Road

Designs are indicative and may change as the project progresses.

Map

Map of proposed road upgrade

Outlined map of proposed upgrade from Illawarra Highway to Cooby Road

Past Feedback

Stages

To assist in the design and future construction the project has been broken into several stages.
  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Stage 1 & 2 - Consultation

    Stage 1 & Stage 2 extend from Illawarra Highway to 62 Yellow Rock Road. The community were able to view and discuss these designs with Council staff and designers during Community drop-in sessions held at Centenary hall during July 2023.

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Stage 1 & 2 - Design

  • Timeline item 3 - active

    Stage 1 & 2 - Tender

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Stage 1 & 2 - Construction

    Works are expected to start early 2026, with site investigations possible late 2025.

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    Future Stages

    Upon finalisation of the Stage 1 & Stage 2 design, the design process will now continue for the remaining sections of YRR and construction of these future stages will be subject to adoption of future years operational plans.