Temporary Closure - Gundurimba Road Sexton Bridge Replacement Project

Council wishes to advise that bridge replacement works will start shortly on Sexton Bridge, located on Gundurimba Road, Monaltrie. These works are due to get underway during the week commencing 15 August 2022. The location of works is shown below.

What do the works involve?

The works will involve the temporary road closure of Gundurimba Road to enable the construction of a new concrete bridge.

Bridge construction works will include the following:

• Temporary closure of Gundurimba Road at the site (access to property available via detours, see below)
• Demolition of the existing timber bridge structure
• Initial earthworks in preparation for foundation works
• Installation of driven reinforced concrete piles
• Installation of concrete bridge abutments and beams
• Reinstatement of road pavement
• Signage and line marking.

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

Works will start in the week commencing 15 August 2022. We expect the project will take about 12 weeks to complete, subject to suitable weather conditions and contractor availability.

Work hours:

• 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday
• 8am to 1pm on Saturdays
• No work Sundays or public holidays.

If there is a requirement to change these hours, updates will be available via the '

What are the traffic adjustments?

During this bridge replacement, traffic will be detoured as a result of the temporary road closure of Gundurimba Road. Traffic will be detoured via the following routes:

Northbound traffic:

• Via Monaltrie Road, Wyrallah Road and Bruxner Highway

Southbound traffic:

• Via Bruxner Highway, Wyrallah Road and Monaltrie Road

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 replace Sexton Bridge. We would appreciate your cooperation with all temporary traffic control and workplace protection measures onsite to help keep everyone safe.

If you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Lismore City Council via council@lismore.nsw.gov.au, or call (02) 6625 0500