Is the road from Lismore to Kyogle open?
Bangalow Road between Lismore and Bexhill is closed. Numerous local roads around Lismore, Murwillumbah, Kyogle and across the Northern Rivers region are closed due to flooding.
Is the road from Grafton to Glen Innes Open?
If you need to travel between Grafton and Glen Innes, use the Pacific Highway, Bruxner Highway and New England Highway instead. Update: The Gwydir Highway is now open in both directions, with a reduced speed limit of 80km/h for a 5km section of the highway west of Ramornie Station Road.
Is the Bruxner Highway open between Ballina and Lismore?
Bruxner Highway – Uralba The Bruxner Highway remains closed between Casino and Lismore.
Where is flooding in northern NSW?
The teams visited severely flood-impacted towns and rural areas in several catchments including: Richmond River and Wilsons River catchments (including Leycester Creek) – Key locations include: Lismore, Casino, Coraki, Woodburn, Broadwater, Wardell West Ballina and Ballina (Figure 2).
Is the road from Kyogle to Murwillumbah open?
Kyogle Road at the Cawongla Range is closed to all traffic from 8.30am to 3.30 pm on weekdays. It continues to be open to one-lane of traffic outside of these hours and is open all weekend.
Was Nimbin flooded?
Australian Army combat engineers and Lismore City Council workers swung into action after Nimbin in northern New South Wales was left with only 60 days of water following the floods.
Is the road from Yamba to Grafton open?
Live Traffic NSW. NSW NORTH COAST FLOOD AFFECTED ROADS UPDATE:The Pacific Highway is now closed between Grafton and Iluka due to flooding on the NSW North Coast. Local traffic can access Maclean from the south and Iluka from the north, but Yamba Road is closed.
Is the road from Grafton to Armidale open?
Armidale Rd is open, with restrictions due to damaged infrastructure: Weight limit 8T and length restriction of 6m.
Is the road from Bangalow to Lismore open?
Bangalow Road is closed in both directions between Lagoon Grass Road and Boatharbour Road at Bexhill (northeast of Lismore).
What areas were affected by NSW floods?
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a flood watch for minor to moderate flooding in 21 catchments, with the Tweed, Richmond, Wilsons and Orara catchments of most concern. Spokeswoman Jane Golding said the Northern Rivers and Mid-North Coast regions had already accumulated large rainfall totals over the last week.
Is there flooding in Kyogle?
Properties along the western side of Fawcett Street in the north of Kyogle are also subject to flooding. In Kyogle, flooding is usually of a short duration and predominately affected by the Richmond River.
Why does Lismore always flood?
During heavy rain, rainfall from the high surrounding hills comes down the steep creeks and rivers meeting at Lismore, then slowing down and spreading across the floodplain before moving out to sea.
Are Lismore floods receding?
Major flooding is continuing at Lismore, Grafton, and Coraki in New South Wales, but waters are receding below Lismore’s flood levee.
Did Yamba get flooded?
Flood waters have isolated the popular tourist town of Yamba. Yamba Road is closed at the Palmers Channel South Bank Road Intersection.
How can I help after a flood in NSW?
Find the nearest Flood Recovery Centre in NSW. Your local council website can help provide on-the-ground assistance and information. Information on schools that have temporarily closed. Natural disasters, cleaning up and recovery can take a toll on your mental and physical health. It’s vital people seek support.
Why are some Northern Rivers residents quitting the flood recovery effort?
Some Northern Rivers residents are on the verge of quitting the flood recovery effort due to exhaustion as criticism of the state and federal governments’ responses intensifies. The community’s anger and exasperation appears to have been typified in viral footage of a local man heckling Australian Defence Force personnel.
What are the effects of floods?
Floodwater can damage roads, make causeways impassable and people that have tried to cross flooded roads have been swept away. Trees, powerlines and other debris can restrict access to affected areas after a severe storm.
What happens after a storm or flood?
During and immediately after significant floods and storms, please reconsider taking non-essential journeys to affected areas. Floodwater can damage roads, make causeways impassable and people that have tried to cross flooded roads have been swept away. Trees, powerlines and other debris can restrict access to affected areas after a severe storm.