Road Closures

AS AT 01/07/09

If you require additional or updated information contact the SES on 132500 or the Police.

Closed Roads

Turners Flat Bridge – closed indefinitely

Water Over Road

Other Reports - Conditions to be confirmed by Council

Other Information

Road users are advised that all Shire bridges upriver are signposted to alert drivers that they should not cross if there is any water over the deck. Exercise caution on approach and obey signs.
Very large potholes on many roads throughout the Shire. Advise extreme caution – particularly on low lying or heavily trafficked roads. Encouraged to report to Council.
Armidale Road at Devils Nook – partially open for an indefinite period of time. Caution. Crews working to clear debris from road.
Armidale Road (above Bellbrook) within the Kempsey Shire - Open.

Please note: For information on the Armidale Road that falls within the Armidale Dumaresq Shire, please contact the Armidale Dumaresq Council. Currently it is open to light traffic only. No trailers or caravans. Heavy vehicles to phone Noel Hatch on 0427 681 036.

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ROAD CLOSURES & FLOOD INFORMATION
AS AT 01/07/09 If you require additional or updated information contact the SES on 132500 or the Police. Closed Roads Turners Flat Bridge – closed indefinitely Water Over Road - Other Reports - Conditions to be confirmed by Council - Other Information Road users are advised that all Shire bridges upriver are signposted to alert drivers that they should not cross if there is any water over the deck. Exercise caution on approach and obey signs. Very large potholes on many roads throughout the Shire. Advise extreme caution – particularly on low lying or heavily trafficked roads. Encouraged to report to Council. Armidale Road at Devils Nook – partially open for an indefinite period of time. Caution. Crews working to clear debris from road. Armidale Road (above Bellbrook) within the Kempsey Shire - Open. Please note: For information on the Armidale Road that falls within the Armidale Dumaresq Shire, please contact the Armidale Dumaresq Council. Currently it is open to light traffic only. No trailers or caravans. Heavy vehicles to phone Noel Hatch on 0427 681 036.
For assistance during a flood or storm call the SES on 132500. The information on this page may not be comprehensive due to the nature of flood and storm events and many other roads are likely to be affected by flood water and storm damage. Kempsey Shire Council gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the currency, accuracy and/or completeness of any information contained within this Site. Internet users access this Site, and any linked sites, and use any information obtained from them, entirely at their own risk. Please proceed using due care when using any of the roads and public areas in the Shire.
Kempsey SES FloodSafe Guide