Transport for NSW say, ‘Motorists are advised the St Helena Tunnel on the Pacific Motorway at Ewingsdale will be closed for multiple nights next week to carry out essential maintenance’.
‘To reduce the impact to motorists, work will be carried out at night. The tunnel will be closed to all traffic from 7pm to 5am each night from Monday 25 May to Wednesday 27 May, reopening at 5am Thursday 28 May, weather permitting.
‘Northbound traffic will be diverted onto the Hinterland Way at Byron Bay Road (Bangalow exit), rejoining the motorway at Ewingsdale.
‘Southbound traffic will be diverted onto Hinterland Way at Ewingsdale Road (Byron Bay exit), rejoining the motorway at Bangalow.
‘Motorists are advised to allow up to 10 minutes of additional travel time for the diversions, which are suitable for all vehicles. Motorists are also advised to drive to the conditions and follow the direction of signs and traffic control.
‘Routine maintenance of the St Helena Tunnel is carried out every three months and involves a range of measures such as inspecting the various operating and safety systems.
‘Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience during this time’.
For more information on this work visit https://www.livetraffic.com/
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