This week, one section of Elsham Avenue closed to become a cul-de-sac and a newly-completed section of Edward Street has opened to traffic.

Orange City Council infrastructure committee chairman and councillor Jeff Whitton said drivers could now use Edward Street to drive through the former saleyards site.

"As part of the project, Edward Street has been extended by 400 metres, through the former saleyards site, to join with the new Southern Feeder road at a T-intersection," he said.

"The corner with Elsham Avenue will also be changed to be a T-intersection for traffic coming from the Leewood estate.

"As part of these changes, the northern end of Elsham Avenue will be closed off to become a cul-de-sac, just north of the bypass."

Mayor Reg Kidd said it was good to see progress on the multi-million dollar project.

"The new railway overpass is expected to be completed by July this year, but it's good to see the first change in nearby local roads," he said.

"The change is happening because of the way the new section of the Southern Feeder Road is being integrated with neighbourhood streets."

"The design of the intersections, where neighbourhood streets meet the main road, is a key part of the project's design. In a setting like this, T-intersections are best for enhancing traffic flow and safety for drivers."