Road and Bridge Closures

// Last updated 20 September 2023 //

ROADS

 

Temporary Road Closure Due to Bushfire – Part of Monkerai Road

 

In pursuance of the provisions of Section 122 of the Roads Act 1993, notice is hereby given, that Dungog Shire Council has temporarily closed a section of Monkerai Road east of Main Creek Road due to bushfires located in the area.

Appropriate road signage will be in place.  Residential access may be available as determined by the emergency response agency. 

If you have any further enquiries regarding this matter, please contact Council’s Assets & Infrastructure Department on 4995 7777.

Gareth Curtis

General Manager – Dungog Shire Council

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Removing or tampering with council warning signage and barriers could result in someone being seriously injured. Members of the public are urged NOT to remove these items at any time.

EMERGENCY CONTACT: For all after-hours incidents relating to our local roads and bridges, please call 0407 721 224.

 

BRIDGES

 

PACKHAMS BRIDGE: 5T LOAD LIMIT

Due to the condition of the structure, Packhams Bridge at  570 Chads Creek Road at Halton has been load limited to 5t.

 

DUSODIE BRIDGE: UNDER CONSTRUCTION (20T LOAD LIMIT APPLIES) 

Bridge construction - Works ongoing  and  scheduled for completion in October 2023

 

MATES BRIDGE: UNDER CONSTRUCTION 

Bridge construction - Bridge works has commenced. Plank installation complete, concrete deck programmed for early September 2023.

 

 

 

ASHARDS BRIDGE: UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Bridge construction - Works ongoing and scheduled for completion in late 2023

 

 

 

All remaining bridges are open with ongoing monitoring of weather impacts. Updates will be provided as they become available and we thank you for your co-operation.