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Road closures – M1 closed from Ewingsdale to Chinderah

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According to www.livetraffic.com there are a number of road closures throughout the Northern Rivers. 

The current road closures include:

  • M1 Ewingsdale to Chinderah – closed both directions
  • Sherrys Bridge in Main Arm – closed both directions
  • The Pocket Road, Billinudgel to main Arm – closed both directions
  • Lismore to Clunes, Bangalow Road between Howards Grass Road and Jarvis Street – closed both directions
  • Kyogle Fawcetts Plain Road at Kyogle Road – closed both directions

There are other local roads that are closed due to weather conditions and hazards. Please check www.livetraffic.com before leaving home.

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