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UPDATED 3.30 MONDAY 14 DECEMBER 2020

Ballina Shire Council wish to advise that the following roads are CLOSED due to FLOODING:

  • Houghlahans Creek Road @ Tooheys Mill Road
  • Houghlahans Creek Road Causeways
  • Lindendale Road @ Marom Creek
  • Pearces Creek Hall Road @ Pearces Creek
  • Watsons Lane @ Emigrant Creek

Water is over the following roads, please proceed with CAUTION:

  • Boundary Road @ Marom Creek
  • Dalwood Road @ Youngmans Creek
  • Friday Hut Road @ Emigrant Creek
  • Friday Hut Road @ Skinners Creek (Kirklands Crossing)
  • Old Bangalow Road to George Street, Tintenbar
  • Ross Lane @ Deadmans Creek
  • Tamarind Drive between North Creek Road and Cumbalum Interchange
  • Teven Road @ B&B Timbers.

Motorists are reminded that road conditions can change very quickly. Please delay unnecessary travel and keep informed of changing road and weather conditions.

For up to date road closures and cautions across the Northern Rivers visit myroadinfo.com.au

Update December 14, Monday 9am

Ballina Shire Council wish to advise that the following roads are CLOSED due to FLOODING:

  • Friday Hut Road @ Kirklands Crossing
  • Lindendale Road @ Marom Creek
  • Pearces Creek Hall Road @ Pearces Creek

Water is over the following roads, please proceed with CAUTION:

  • Boundary Road @ Marom Creek
  • Dalwood Road @ Youngmans Creek
  • Houghlahans Creek Road @ Tooheys Mill Road
  • Houghlahans Creek Road Causeways
  • Old Bangalow Road to George Street, Tintenbar
  • Ross Lane @ Deadmans Creek.

Council crews will continue to monitor and inspect roads and signpost where required.

A further update will be provided at 3.30pm.

For up to date road closures and cautions visit myroadinfo.com.au

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