Mullum is open and businesses are asking that locals keep visiting the town as Byron Shire Council (BSC) completes Stage 2 of the upgrade of Mullumbimby Road, between Gulgan Road and The Saddle Road.
Getting into Mullumbimby is pretty straight-forward with access from the M1 via Mullum Road operating one way into town while the road works are taking place.
For those concerned about leaving Mullumbimby the BSC has turned The Saddle Road into a one-way route heading north from Mullumbimby towards Brunswick Heads and the M1. The other alternative northbound route is via Coolamon Scenic Drive, known locally as Tunnel Road. Trucks are requested not to use either of these routes.
Trucks are being directed to go via Myocum Road to and from the M1 and to then go either north or south. Myocum Road is also the route for anyone heading from Mullumbimby to Byron Bay, Bangalow, Ballina, or Lismore.
There will be no outbound traffic on Mullumbimby Road (other than for cars along The Saddle Road), including on weekends. Emergency services, school buses and waste services will however have full access to Mullumbimby Road.
BSC has promised to speed roadworks up by starting Saturday roadworks from 6am to 6pm but locals are noting this has still not yet taken place.
If recent dry weather continues, then BSC are hoping that the planned works will be completed ahead of time.
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