Those intersections include the gateway into Port Macquarie from the west and include the interchange with the Pacific Highway and the intersections of John Oxley Drive, Wrights Road and Lake Road.

This stretch of roadway managed by Transport for NSW will consider options that improve the flow of traffic into and out of Port Macquarie's town centre in a bid to reduce the morning and afternoon gridlock.

Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams has had discussions with Transport for NSW about safety improvements to safety and how the manage the increasing demand on the road network into the future.

About 23,500 vehicles use this section of the highway every day, including about 1,500 freight vehicles.

Mrs Williams said Transport for NSW is also working in collaboration with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council but will focus on strategies that will make a difference as the region continues to grow and the health and education precinct expands.

"It's important to take into consideration the need to connect communities and ensure they are able to access major services like Port Macquarie Base Hospital, the central business district and areas of growth in this region," Mrs Williams said.

"Planning will also take into consideration different transport modes, including public transport and connections for walking and cycling.

"Transport for NSW remains focused on working with council to find long-term, multi-modal solutions that will support growth and connectivity in the region."

Transport for NSW anticipates approaching the community and stakeholders early next year for feedback on upgrade options.

Mrs Williams said options could include everything from installing traffic lights at Wright's Road and Lake Road to extra lanes or even an overpass.

She added it is important for council to focus on what will benefit the community now and that includes the duplication of Ocean Drive of which more than $65.5 million in funding is already allocated.

Council said in August it would commence Ocean Drive duplication project detailed construction planning as it turned to the federal government over a $30 million funding gap risk.

"We've had ongoing meetings with Transport for NSW for the last 18 months and we were looking at short-term solutions, but this is a fast growing area not just in terms of residential growth but also CSU continues to grow, the health precinct, there's a new petrol station going in - we need to make sure we've got some long-term plans in place for infrastructure and how to manage it," Mrs Williams said.

"It's not just about fixing Wright's Rd roundabout. By early next year we will have something to show the community so they can have some input.

"It will go through a formal planning process now. I'm looking forward to the community being involved in this.

"We will continue to work with council on what solutions will look like. The feeder roads are problematic and when they feed into another roads with high volume traffic that problem just intensifies."

The state government has previously funded a LGA Traffic Management Study to the tune of $300,000 which will be included in this strategic planning process.

Mrs Williams added that while council's orbital road concept has its merits, it is also "problematic on a lot of levels" given its impact on people's homes and sensitive environmental habitats.