Repentance Creek Road Closure

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Lismore City Council is continuing works to repair roads following significant flood and consequent landslide damage. Urgent work is required to reconstruct an embankment and replace a pipe on Repentance Creek Road at Turkey Creek adjacent 171 Repentance Creek Road. Unfortunately, due to safety for road users, the road must be fully closed during a portion of the works period.

What do the works involve?

  • Remove old damaged concrete pipe and replace with larger capacity pipes and headwalls.
  • Reconstruct embankment with rock fill
  • Construct drainage chute to discharge water away from embankment


When will the works start?

  • 25/05/2022 – Stop/Go traffic control between 6:30am – 6:00pm Monday to Sunday
  • 30/05/2022 – Expect full 24-hour road closure until 13/06/2022 (please monitor electronic signage onsite, and Community Updates tab below for most up to date information)
  • 13/06/2022 – Stop/Go traffic control between 6:30am – 6:00pm Monday to Sunday
  • All closures will allow for pedestrian access through the work site

These works may be subject to delays due to weather events. If there is a requirement to change these hours, updates will be listed below in 'Community Updates'.


What are the traffic adjustments?

A detour will be available through Federal for motorists to remain on the sealed road network. A VMS board will be stationed at the junction of Eureka Road and Repentance Creek Road, and at Dunoon Road to notify road users of the detour. Information will be listed on northernrivers.myroadinfo.com.

Please allow additional travel time.

Where can I find more information?

Community updates and Q&A is listed below.

Lismore City Council is continuing works to repair roads following significant flood and consequent landslide damage. Urgent work is required to reconstruct an embankment and replace a pipe on Repentance Creek Road at Turkey Creek adjacent 171 Repentance Creek Road. Unfortunately, due to safety for road users, the road must be fully closed during a portion of the works period.

What do the works involve?

  • Remove old damaged concrete pipe and replace with larger capacity pipes and headwalls.
  • Reconstruct embankment with rock fill
  • Construct drainage chute to discharge water away from embankment


When will the works start?

  • 25/05/2022 – Stop/Go traffic control between 6:30am – 6:00pm Monday to Sunday
  • 30/05/2022 – Expect full 24-hour road closure until 13/06/2022 (please monitor electronic signage onsite, and Community Updates tab below for most up to date information)
  • 13/06/2022 – Stop/Go traffic control between 6:30am – 6:00pm Monday to Sunday
  • All closures will allow for pedestrian access through the work site

These works may be subject to delays due to weather events. If there is a requirement to change these hours, updates will be listed below in 'Community Updates'.


What are the traffic adjustments?

A detour will be available through Federal for motorists to remain on the sealed road network. A VMS board will be stationed at the junction of Eureka Road and Repentance Creek Road, and at Dunoon Road to notify road users of the detour. Information will be listed on northernrivers.myroadinfo.com.

Please allow additional travel time.

Where can I find more information?

Community updates and Q&A is listed below.

  • 17th June 2022

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    No further road closures are planned. The road is currently a gravel surface, while asphalt contractor scheduled works are confirmed.

    Speed has been reduced to 60KM due to loose gravel. Please drive with care.

  • 9 June 2022

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    Full road closure was finalised last night, with the road open for access again. Motorists are reminded to drive carefully, and monitor electronic roadside signage for updates.

    For the safety of road users, the road remained closed overnight on Tuesday June 7th. Ground conditions meant a change of schedule in pipe laying works, leaving laid pipe uncovered overnight. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    No further road closures are planned. Motorists are advised the road is gravel surface until asphalt contractors are available onsite.

    We thank the community for their ongoing patience as these essential works progress.


  • 31 May 2022

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    Works are now progressing for Repentance Creek Road.

    Full road closure is planned for Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th of June. Information detailing the detour via Emerson Road and Eureka Road can be accessed via https://northernrivers.myroadinfo.com.au/road.asp?g=r-6AB6289A-DC24-440C-9742-164BF86E3438 and signage placed prior to road closure. We ask that you allow additional travel time.

    These works are subject to weather delays. All updates will be posted through this online article as they become available.

    Thank you for your ongoing patience.

  • 27th May 2022

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    Full road closure has been postponed pending completion of works in Byron Shire to facilitate a sealed road detour. Works will continue under traffic control until further notice.

    We appreciate the ongoing patience of the community.

  • 25 May 2022

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    Unfortunately due to ongoing wet weather, works will not be progressing as scheduled.

    Repentance Creek Road will remain open during this time, with Traffic Control onsite. Road users are urged to be cautious in this works zone.

    We apologise for the inconvenience, and will continue updating as the works continue.

Page last updated: 21 Jun 2022, 12:18 PM