UPDATE, Monday 9 February: The Byron Creek Bridge at Bangalow reopened to light traffic only last Wednesday 4 February.
Byron Shire Council staff said last week they were still waiting on engineering advice as to the future traffic options for the bridge and repairs needed.
A weight limit of 6.5 tonnes would apply to the bridge until further notice, staff said., which allowed for most cars, Utes, mini-buses and vans.
Trucks and buses would have to use alternative routes.
EARLIER: Byron Shire Council (BSC) received a report on Friday afternoon on the Byron Creek Bridge at Bangalow which has been closed since Friday, 9 January after a fire underneath the bridge damaged it.
Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Phil Holloway said that according to the technical advice from BSC’s consultant, ‘the maximum load limit is recommended to be 6.5 tonnes, with an ability to allow school busses under certain restrictions’ i.e. speed limits and one-way traffic across the bridge at any one time.
‘Staff and the consultant have been requested to confirm a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) on how this will be achieved as well as the inclusion of relevant signage.
‘Council have spoken to school bus companies and other essential services about the closure, and they have made alternative arrangements for their routes.’
BSC mayor Sarah Ndiaye told The Echo that there is the possibility that the road will reopen to light traffic on Wednesday, 4 February.
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