Flood information and bridge/road conditions
Updated 6:49pm 28 January 2012
Macleay River flood update no. 13
River levels in the Macleay Valley continue to fall. The level at Kempsey Traffic Bridge was 4.05 metres at 5:00pm a fall of 0.26m since 7:00am this morning.
River levels upstream from Kempsey are now falling and the low level bridges may re-open tomorrow (Sunday). Council staff will be checking the bridges prior to opening.
All bridges on Nulla Nulla Creek Road have emerged and have been checked. While there is some debris and washouts on some approaches the bridges are trafficable. However, motorists should exercise caution on this road until the damage can be repaired.
River levels downstream from Kempsey continue to fall slowly.
A large landslip has occurred near Devils Nook Creek on Armidale Road. The slip has been cleared sufficiently to allow traffic to pass but motorists should exercise extreme caution in this area.
Council work teams are checking roads and bridges and advice from residents of any damage is welcomed.
Current closures
- All low level bridges (including Bellbrook, Toorooka, Temagog, Turners Flat and Sherwood bridges) remain under water and are closed to all traffic. They are expected to remain submerged until Sunday at the earliest. Bridges should not be crossed until the flood has passed and Council has checked that the bridges are safe.
- Kesbys Bridge on Hickeys Creek Road approximately 5 kilometres west of Millbank School is closed due to a washout. Motorists should not attempt to cross this bridge. Repairs will be undertaken as soon as conditions allow.
- Dungay Creek Road remains closed at the Dungay Creek causeway.
- Euroka Road/Theresa Street remains closed.
- Old Airport Road.
- Gladstone Street, West Kempsey - railway underpass.
Roads reopened
- Verge Street/York Lane, Kempsey
- Queen Street, South Kempsey
Current Macleay River levels
| Location |
Gauge reading |
Time |
Trend |
| Georges Creek |
3.69m |
5:12pm |
Falling |
| Bellbrook Bridge |
3.87m |
5:13pm |
Falling |
| Toorooka Bridge |
4.69m |
5:05pm |
Falling |
| Turners Flat Bridge |
4.88m |
5:06pm |
Falling |
| Kempsey Traffic Bridge |
4.05m |
5:00pm |
Falling |
| Seven Oaks |
3.33m |
5:11pm |
Falling slowly |
| Belmore River entrance |
2.75m |
5:13pm |
Falling slowly |
| Kinchela Creek entrance |
1.03m |
5:11pm |
Falling very slowly |
The next update will be approximately 9:00am 29 January 2012.
Issued: 6:25pm 28 January 2012
The latest rainfall, river levels and Bureau of Meterology warnings can be viewed at:
Residents and motorists are reminded to:
- Drive to the conditions of the day
- Listen to local radio stations for updates and advice
- Never ride, drive or walk through floodwater
- Call the SES on 132 500 for emergency help in floods and storms
Disclaimer
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