Upcoming planned works
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has caused some damage to the road network and crews are working to survey, assess and complete the required repairs.
Flood restoration - roads Current planned works
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Information on this page is intended as a guide. Start and end dates are estimates only and may change for various reasons including weather conditions.
Last updated on Tuesday 29 April 2025.
Flood restoration. Pavement repair and patching near the intersection of Brays Creek Road and Byrrill Creek Road. Commencing in May, weather permitting. Works hours 8am to 4pm. Traffic controllers operating. Expect minor delays.
Road rehabilitation along Tweed Coast Road between Hastings Road and Towners Avenue.
Byrrill Creek Road and bridge design has progressed well with the project recently approved for funding by TfNSW. Tenders will take place in early 2025 with works expected to take place in March.
The detailed design for this major project has been finalised and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) have recently approved funding for the project. The works have been tendered and currently being awarded.
Construction start date being confirmed but aiming for the coming months. Works are expected to take approximately 3 months, and closures of the road are expected between 9 am and 3 pm.
Byrrill Creek Road and bridge design has progressed well with the project recently approved for funding by TfNSW. Planning is underway to place a temporary seal on the gravel approaches in coming weeks.
As part of our commitment to provide a safe and connected local road network, we will soon start road rehabilitation works along Tweed Coast Road, between Banksia Avenue and the northern end of Cypress Crescent, Cabarita. Under our Road Rehabilitation Program, we will be replacing existing pavement as it has reached the end of its service life.
At this stage, night works will be Sunday to Thursday, from 6 pm to 5 am, weather permitting.
What to expect:
- The affected section of Tweed Coast Road will be closed one lane at a time during work hours. Traffic approaching the closed lane will be detoured through Hastings Road.
- Changed traffic conditions with traffic controllers guiding traffic flow during work hours.
- Expect delays of up to 5 minutes.
- Reduce on-street parking during work hours.
- Limited access to some properties and driveways within the work zone during work hours. Please ask the traffic controller for help if you need access.
- Pedestrians can use footpaths on site, unless directed otherwise.
Please alternative routes where possible or allow additional time for your journey.
Flood restoration. Patch and repair of approach to Rous River bridge. Commencing in May. Traffic controllers operating. Work hours 8am to 4pm. Expect minor delays.
Flood restoration. Road patching. Commencing 10 February 2025, between Chilcotts Road and North Arm Road until 14 February. Work hours between 8am and 4pm. Traffic controllers operating. Expect minor delays.
Flood restoration work between Mount Warning Road and Boulders Close, Dum Dum. Ongoing.
To continue to provide the Tweed with safe, sustainable and affordable wastewater services, we will be upgrading a sewer pump stationat the north end of Harwood Street in Murwillumbah, near Willward Park, next to Brothers Leagues Club.
Preliminary works are expected to begin in May/June 2025, followed by construction, which will take about 8 weeks, weather permitting.
Works will take place Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm. Some work may also be needed on Saturdays, from 7 am to 1 pm.
What to expect:
- Limited access to some properties and driveways within the work zone during work hours. Traffic controllers will be available to assist with access.
- Restricted public access to areas within Harwood Street Reserve near the pump station.
- Pedestrian detours or restrictions. No pedestrian access through the work site. Pedestrian movement may be directed or restricted.
- Continued access to carpark.
Please use alternative routes where possible.
Design work for the restoration of a land slips have been completed by Civil Consult and 3 of the 5 projects are currently under tender review.
Council has received funding for the work which is programmed to commence in the later this year.
Design work for the restoration of a land slip on Tomewin Road have been completed by Civil Consult and tenders for the project are currently being reviewed.
Council has received funding for the restoration of a land slip site on Tomewin Road and is awaiting final design approval for the work.Council has received funding for the work which expected to go before Council for final approval at the May meeting.
The site is currently reduced to 40km/hr with a give way sign for the southbound traffic under a work site traffic management plan.
Due to the restricted site distances and nature of Tomewin Drive it is not a suitable location for traffic lights to be installed. Motorists are reminded to adhere to the give way signage on site and reduced 40kmh speed limits.
To continue to provide the Tweed with safe, sustainable and affordable wastewater services, we will be upgrading a sewer pump station about halfway along Sunshine Avenue in Tweed Heads South.
Preliminary works are expected to begin in May/June 2025, followed by construction, which will take about 3 weeks between term 2 and term 3 school holidays, weather permitting.
Works will take place Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm. Some work may also be needed on Saturdays, from 7 am to 1 pm.
What to expect:
- Temporary lane closures for the duration of the works, which may cause delays of up to 5 minutes in peak traffic periods.
- Limited access to some properties and driveways within the work zone during work hours. Please ask the traffic controller for help if you need access.
- Please do not use on-street parking during work hours within or near the work zone.
- Changed traffic conditions with traffic controllers guiding traffic flow during work hours.
- No pedestrian access through the work site. Pedestrian movement may be directed or restricted.
Please use alternative routes where possible.
Water main upgrade along full length of Inlet Drive and Lakes Drive (between Gollan Drive and Inlet Drive).
There will be temporary lane closures which may cause delays of up to 5 minutes.
Work hours are from Monday to Friday, between 7 am and 5 pm.
There may be short interruptions to the water supply. You will be notified separately before this occurs.
There will be limited access to some properties and driveways within the work zone during work hours. Please ask the traffic controller for help if you need access.
There will be no pedestrian access through the work site.
Flood restoration. Road patching. Commencing in May, between Bald Mountain Road and Vidler Road. Work hours between 8am and 4pm. Traffic controllers operating. Expect minor delays.