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Bruxner Highway closed east of Casino

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Bruxner Highway is closed in both directions east of Casino following a truck crash near Casino Drive.
According to Live Traffic NSW, ‘Bruxner Highway is closed between East Street and Tomki-Tatham Road’.
‘Light Vehicles: East Street, Naughtons Gap Road, Bentley Road, Kyogle Road, Casino Street.
‘Heavy Vehicles: Hare Street, Casino-Coraki Road, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Woodburn-Coraki Road, Uralba Street, Tuckombil Road.
‘This diversion is suitable for both directions.
‘Unless specified otherwise, operators of Class 1,2 & 3 vehicles travelling under a Notice must consult their relevant enforceable network map to confirm a suitable approved alternative route.
‘Operators of Class 1, 2 & 3 vehicles travelling under a Permit must not travel off the approved route listed in the permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the NHVR
‘Please follow the directions of crews on site and allow extra travel time.
‘For the latest on this incident, visit Live Traffic NSW https://www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/274666′
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