Johnston Road Landslip - **Closure Updated to Week of 22nd August 2022**

Following the February 28 and March 2022 flooding events, a road embankment landslip has occurred on Johnston Road, approximately 1km from Bangalow Road.

There is currently an interim road closure in place, allowing local access only. Geotechnical drilling and investigation will commence from Monday 22nd of August for one week (subject to weather and ground conditions) (**Originally planned and communicated for week starting 1st of August 2022. Unforeseen ground conditions and increased project scope on other projects have pushed the schedule for specialist contractors).

For the safety of motorists, a full road closure at the works site will be in place for the duration of these works. Signage of the Johnston Road closure will be in place to notify motorists and updated through northernrivers.myroadinfo.com.au. Residents will still have access via Bangalow and Eltham Roads.

Minor surface grade repairs and signposting for longer term traffic arrangements will also take place during this time. On completion of these works, the road will be reopened to one lane of traffic under a give-way arrangement. This arrangement will remain in place for several months until full remediation work commences.

The geotechnical investigation will determine the detailed design and cost of the repair, which will be included in an application for funding to complete this work. Approval for funding is anticipated to be received by the end of August.

Construction is planned to be commenced by the end of 2022, subject to approvals, contractor availability and weather.

Further updates will be shared via this article.

Additionally, to receive updates directly please contact Lismore City Council via email council@lismore.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 6625 0500 to register your details and feedback. Please reference ‘Johnston Road’ in your correspondence.