Dunoon Road Closure - Emergency Works

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Due to significant flood damage, Lismore City Council will close both sides of Dunoon Road between Dorroughby Road and Repentance Creek Road starting on Monday, 4 April.

The road is expected to be closed in a phased approach to accommodate the Easter long weekend where it will open up again with traffic lights for both directions. After Easter from Tuesday, 19 April the section of Dunoon Road will close again until 26 April.

What do the works involve?

  • Excavation of existing road surface down to access base of embankment.
  • Reconstruct embankment using rock and select fill.
  • Reconstruct pavement and seal.
  • Damage to the sealed pavement on the approaches will be repaired also.

When will the works start and what are the hours of work?

Works will start in the week commencing 4 April 2022. We expect the project will take about 6 weeks to complete, subject to weather conditions.

Work hours:

  • 4th to 14th April 24-hour closure (working hours 6:30am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday)
  • 15th to 25th April Single Lane track open under automated traffic lights
  • 26th April to 22nd May 24-hour closure (working hours 6:30am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday)
  • No work Sundays or public holidays.

If there is a requirement to change these hours, you will be notified.

What are the traffic adjustments?

During the road closure period, traffic will be detoured via Repentance Creek Road (turns into Rosebank Road) and Dorroughby Road.

Electronic billboards will be displaying alerts for detours. Further details will be available on MyRoadInfo website.

What do I need to do?

Please obey the temporary traffic conditions in place and allow additional time for travel.

We apologise in advance for disruptions you may experience whilst we complete these works. We would appreciate your cooperation with all temporary traffic control and workplace protection measures onsite to help keep everyone safe.

Who should I contact for further information?

If you have any questions or concerns, please post in the Q&A below. Our team will provide updates to share with the community.

Due to significant flood damage, Lismore City Council will close both sides of Dunoon Road between Dorroughby Road and Repentance Creek Road starting on Monday, 4 April.

The road is expected to be closed in a phased approach to accommodate the Easter long weekend where it will open up again with traffic lights for both directions. After Easter from Tuesday, 19 April the section of Dunoon Road will close again until 26 April.

What do the works involve?

  • Excavation of existing road surface down to access base of embankment.
  • Reconstruct embankment using rock and select fill.
  • Reconstruct pavement and seal.
  • Damage to the sealed pavement on the approaches will be repaired also.

When will the works start and what are the hours of work?

Works will start in the week commencing 4 April 2022. We expect the project will take about 6 weeks to complete, subject to weather conditions.

Work hours:

  • 4th to 14th April 24-hour closure (working hours 6:30am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday)
  • 15th to 25th April Single Lane track open under automated traffic lights
  • 26th April to 22nd May 24-hour closure (working hours 6:30am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday)
  • No work Sundays or public holidays.

If there is a requirement to change these hours, you will be notified.

What are the traffic adjustments?

During the road closure period, traffic will be detoured via Repentance Creek Road (turns into Rosebank Road) and Dorroughby Road.

Electronic billboards will be displaying alerts for detours. Further details will be available on MyRoadInfo website.

What do I need to do?

Please obey the temporary traffic conditions in place and allow additional time for travel.

We apologise in advance for disruptions you may experience whilst we complete these works. We would appreciate your cooperation with all temporary traffic control and workplace protection measures onsite to help keep everyone safe.

Who should I contact for further information?

If you have any questions or concerns, please post in the Q&A below. Our team will provide updates to share with the community.

Consultation has concluded

  • July 6 2022

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    Dunoon Road works at Boomerang Creek were completed on June 28th. Additional pothole repair works for Dunoon Road will be completed over the coming weeks.

  • 28th June 2022 - Project Wrap Up

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    During the 28 February natural disaster, Boomerang Creek at Dunoon Road over-topped the embankment causing significant damage on the downstream side.


    Restoration of this section of the road was prioritised with emergency funding after the initial assessments by geotechnical engineers deemed the remaining embankment unsafe.


    Transport for NSW works crew, under Council supervision, carefully reconstructed the embankment by using rock. It was a difficult project to manage due to environmental restraints, extended periods of wet weather and associated delays due to saturated pavement material.


    We would like to thank the community for its patience with a long detour in place for the majority of the works.

  • 17th June 2022

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    Dunoon Road is open, with caution to traffic.

    Pavement has been placed, with the final stages being the seal to go ahead this week (weather permitting).

    Please drive with care, and thank you to the community for their ongoing patience.

  • 9 June 2022

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    Seal and continued works of Dunoon Road are scheduled for Tuesday 14th. Pavement material will require replacing due to heavy rain and the shady nature of the site.

    Motorists are advised to use caution. We apologise for any inconvenience.

    Funding has been approved to heavy patch and stabilise damaged sections of Duncan Road to Corndale Road. Works are scheduled for the end of the June.

  • 3 June 2022

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    Unfortunately the road seal planned for Monday 6th, has been postponed. It is not possible to carry out this work with wet subgrade.

    Road will be open from tonight under traffic control devices. Works will recommence 14th Jun.

    Thank you for your ongoing patience.

  • 31 May 2022

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    With improved weather, works are finally continuing to finalise the works on Dunoon Road.

    At this stage, spray seal is scheduled for Monday 6th June. Shall this work proceed, the road will reopen by the afternoon.

    Thank you for your ongoing patience, and we are glad to be sharing with you this news.

  • May 16th 2022

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    Dunoon Road will remain closed until further notice. Works have been completed, however the road cannot be sealed due to ongoing wet weather.

    If you are affected by this ongoing road closure, please reach out to rebecca.sproule@lismore.com.au

    We will use your feedback to create a local access plan, and work with you until the road can be re-opened.

    We apologise for the inconvenience and thank the community for their ongoing patience.

  • May 3rd 2022

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    Due to ongoing rain, the expected completion date of road works on Dunoon Road between Dorroughby and Repentance Creek roads has been extended until 15 May. Signage at the detour points will be updated to notify road users of the road closure.

    Material from the quarry used to complete the works is too wet, resulting in slower transport. To ensure work continues effectively, our teams are completing other Dunoon Road surfacing works in the meantime.

    The full works include the excavation of existing road surface down to access base of the embankment, reconstruction of the embankment using rock and select fill and reconstruction of the pavement and sealed pavement.

    We apologise for the delay and thank the community for their patience at this time.

  • April 4th 2022

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    Works are due to begin today. Residents and community members are encouraged utilise the Q&A on this page for any concerns and questions.

    A letter drop has been completed, with local residents of the affected roads notified. Updates will available on this page as this project progresses.

    Weather is a current concern, that may add delays to part of the works completed, affecting the completion timeline. Please be advised updates will be posted, with additional letter drops for any major changes.

    We thank the community for their patience and understanding.