ABOVE: The Risk bridge is a mess. Photo: Sally Brosnan
The floods have caused widespread damage across the road network in Kyogle. There are landslides, washed out bridges and causeways, scoured road surfaces and trees and debris over roads.
Roads closed in Kyogle Shire
(it may have been easier to have a list of roads that remain open)
Anzac Drive
Bentley Rd
Bolziccos Rd
Clarence Way
Creegans Rd
Dyraaba Rd
Ettrick Rd
Fawcetts Plain Rd
Geneva St
Green Pigeon Rd
Iron Pot Creek Rd
Kyogle Rd
Lavelles Rd
Lions Rd
Gradys Creek Rd
Lynchs Creek Rd
Old Lawrence Rd
Omagh Rd
Peacock Creek Rd
Pines Rd
Roseberry Creek Rd
Sextonville Rd
Simes Rd
Slaters Rd
Sawpit Creek Rd
Summerland Way
Tabulam Rd
Taveners Rd
Tims Lane
Trentys Lane
The Risk Bridge
Whites Rd
Williams Rd
Kyogle Council has asked residents to avoid all non-essential travel as they work to restore access.
There will be areas that staff cannot access, and the council asked that people report issues to help them identify the full extent of the damage and make decisions on priority repairs.
It will likely take several days to restore access to some areas, and we ask for your patience and understanding as we work through the network, the council said.
You can report issues:
Call Kyogle Council during business hours on 6632 1611, after hours and for emergencies on 6626 6800.
Residents in flood affected areas will be trying to clean up their homes and businesses as soon as the flood starts to recede.
The council has asked that people avoid the residential streets in the Flats area in particular, as there are narrow roads with soft shoulders and limited room for access and clean up.
“If you are not actively helping, please do not enter these areas. We ask that you show respect for those affected and give them space while they deal with this difficult time.”
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