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Roads across our entire local government area have had significant damage. Our crews are working hard to ensure our roads are safe, however, it will take time and we ask for the community’s patience.
The following is a snapshot of some of the most significant damage to our roads. We will keep the community updated on other road works we are undertaking.
Please always drive to conditions and follow all instructions. Roads are closed because they pose a serious danger to motorists and to reduce the risk of further damage.
Tuntable Falls Road – 2 x landslips cleared 3km from Gungas Road. Road has been cleared however works will be ongoing under traffic control (OPEN)
Terania Creek Road – Landslip approx. 8km from The Channon shop. An initial inspection has been carried out however will require further geotechnical investigation to determine the permanent solution (Local residents only – no heavy vehicles allowed)
Black Road – Causeway washed out. Temporary repair works underway (CLOSED)
Ross Road – Significant pavement damage. Temporary repair works will commence 23 March (CLOSED)
Wallace Road – Landslip approximately 1.2km from Tuntable Creek Road. An initial inspection has been carried out however will require further geotechnical investigation to determine the permanent solution (LOCAL RESIDENTS ONLY – NO HEAVY VEHICLES)
Koonorigan Road – Landslip approximately 500m from Nimbin Road. An initial inspection has been carried out however will require further geotechnical investigation to determine the permanent solution (CLOSED)
Keerong Road – Culvert washout near Dudgeon Road. Bridge design in progress (CLOSED)
Gungas Road (gravel) – Road significantly damaged, 4x4 access only. LCC roads and water crews are currently working with Defence Forces in this area (LOCAL RESIDENTS ONLY – 4x4 ACCESS)
Nimbin Road – Landslip between Stony Chute Road and Nimbin Town. Geotechnical investigation works have been complete (One lane closed)
Keerong Road, Pinchon Road and Keerong Bridge Road have had an emergency grade due to the expected increase in traffic. Further damages on these roads will be repaired at a later date
Mountain Top Road – Major landslip near 143 Mountain Top Road (CLOSED to through traffic)
Oakey Creek Road – Major landslips – (CLOSED – local residents access only)
These road closures and conditions are under regular review and will be updated accordingly. Over the coming weeks Lismore City Council will commence further Geotechnical Investigations which will involve drilling and in some areas the installation of geotechnical monitoring devices
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To allow Essential Energy carry out crucial work, Traffic Control will be in place tomorrow (Tuesday, 15 March) to divert traffic from entering the CBD between 6am and 6pm.
This includes part closures of Magellan, Keen, Woodlark and Molesworth streets.
Traffic will be able to come over the bridge and turn left to the police station.
Business owners can enter once directed by Traffic Control.
This significant work is the first step in a long process needed to secure the long-term safe and reliable power supply to the 700-plus business customers throughout the affected CBD.
We thank you for your patience as we carry out this important repair.
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Unfortunately, our road network has suffered major damage from the flood with more than 70 significant damages.
Construction crews have been working extended hours to ensure damaged roads are reopened/made safe as soon as possible – see the list below.
Council ask that you obey traffic control signs at all times to ensure the safety of yourself and the community.
We thank you for your patience and understanding as push ahead with recovery.
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The planned diversion of traffic on Ballina Road (Bruxner Highway) between Rotary Drive and Diadem Street is not in place.
Instead, traffic control is in place between Diadem and Nielson Streets to allow travel for one lane at a time along Ballina Road.
Please follow instructions from the Traffic Controllers and expect travel delays.
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There will be a temporary diversion for traffic using Ballina Road (Bruxner Hwy) tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6am to 6pm.
The diversion is to allow the Australian Defence Force to undertake flood debris and waste removal along the closed section.
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The clean-up effort is well underway as various crews focus on particular streets and parts of Lismore and surrounds.
To help ensure the clean-up effort can proceed in the most efficient way, Lismore City Council needs to close a number of streets each day as the operation moves towards residential areas.
Tomorrow, the following streets will be closed:
👉CBD inner laneways – Larkin Ln, Eggins Ln, County Ln, Nesbitt Ln and Carrington St. Traffic control will be place please stay clear.
👉Molesworth St -Zadoc St to Woodlark St. Traffic control will be place please stay clear.
👉Magellan St – Dawson St to Molesworth Street. Traffic control will be place please stay clear.
👉Terania St. Traffic control will be place please stay clear.
👉Casino St. Traffic control will be place please stay clear.
👉Wyrallah Rd. Traffic control will be place please stay clear.
👉Ballina Rd from Dibbs St to Wyrallah Rd. Traffic control will be place please stay clear.
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The SES has given the ALL CLEAR to return to CBD, North Lismore and South Lismore.
Please continue to use caution.
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The Wilsons River at Lismore fell below the minor flood level (4.20 metres) Sunday morning, based on estimates from upstream gauges.
As the river is now below minor flood levels, this is the final river height update for this event.
Please stay safe during clean-up operations.
Lismore City Council will continue to update the community with other flood related information.
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A number of road closures are now in place today.
This is to allow repair and clean up work to occur and stop sightseers slowing work.
Business owners can still access their premises.
CLOSURES:
👉 Keen Street between Conway and Magellan streets: Full street closure
👉 Keen Street between Zadoc and Woodlark streets: Full street closure
👉 Keen Street between Magellan and Woodlark streets: Full Street Closure
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Due to the extensive flood damage to a rural water main, no water is currently available for residents around Gungas Road.
Council has organised for a pallet of water to be delivered tomorrow at the location shown on the map near the corner of Gungas Road and Anderson Road.
Roads across our entire local government area have had significant damage. Our crews are working hard to ensure our roads are safe, however, it will take time and we ask for the community’s patience.The following is a snapshot of some of the most significant damage to our roads. We will keep the community updated on other road works we are undertaking.Please always drive to conditions and follow all instructions. Roads are closed because they pose a serious danger to motorists and to reduce the risk of further damage.Tuntable Falls Road – 2 x landslips cleared 3km from Gungas Road. Road has been cleared however works will be ongoing under traffic control (OPEN)Terania Creek Road – Landslip approx. 8km from The Channon shop. An initial inspection has been carried out however will require further geotechnical investigation to determine the permanent solution (Local residents only – no heavy vehicles allowed)Black Road – Causeway washed out. Temporary repair works underway (CLOSED)Ross Road – Significant pavement damage. Temporary repair works will commence 23 March (CLOSED)Wallace Road – Landslip approximately 1.2km from Tuntable Creek Road. An initial inspection has been carried out however will require further geotechnical investigation to determine the permanent solution (LOCAL RESIDENTS ONLY – NO HEAVY VEHICLES)Koonorigan Road – Landslip approximately 500m from Nimbin Road. An initial inspection has been carried out however will require further geotechnical investigation to determine the permanent solution (CLOSED)Keerong Road – Culvert washout near Dudgeon Road. Bridge design in progress (CLOSED)Gungas Road (gravel) – Road significantly damaged, 4x4 access only. LCC roads and water crews are currently working with Defence Forces in this area (LOCAL RESIDENTS ONLY – 4x4 ACCESS)Nimbin Road – Landslip between Stony Chute Road and Nimbin Town. Geotechnical investigation works have been complete (One lane closed)Keerong Road, Pinchon Road and Keerong Bridge Road have had an emergency grade due to the expected increase in traffic. Further damages on these roads will be repaired at a later dateMountain Top Road – Major landslip near 143 Mountain Top Road (CLOSED to through traffic)Oakey Creek Road – Major landslips – (CLOSED – local residents access only)These road closures and conditions are under regular review and will be updated accordingly. Over the coming weeks Lismore City Council will commence further Geotechnical Investigations which will involve drilling and in some areas the installation of geotechnical monitoring devices
There will be a temporary diversion for traffic using Ballina Road (Bruxner Hwy) tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6am to 6pm.The diversion is to allow the Australian Defence Force to undertake flood debris and waste removal along the closed section.