NSW Northern Rivers Road Closure Update 7/3/25
Roads are now impacted due to multiple hazards and weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Conditions may change rapidly and all non-essential travel should be avoided.
Fuel
If travel cannot be avoided, it is recommended to refuel before Grafton when travelling north as access and supply is likely to be impacted.
Current roads impacted due to flooding as at 4.30pm
Road | Status | Estimated reopening |
M1 Pacific Motorway | Closed Between Tweed Coast Road at Chinderah and The Hinterland Way at McLeods Shoot
| TBA
|
M1 Pacific Motorway Chinderah Service Centre - parking at capacity | Chinderah Service Centre (southbound) has now reached capacity for heavy vehicle parking. Please consider using rest areas and/or service centres on the Queensland side of the border to park up. | TBA |
Summerland Way | Closed Between Mount Lindesay Road and Grevilia Township Live Traffic NSW | Incident Details Between Reynolds Road, Casino and Bentley Road, Cedar Point Live Traffic NSW | Incident Details There is no suitable diversion. | TBA |
Bangalow Road
| Closed Between Lismore and Clunes | TBA |
Dawson Street | Closed Between Uralba Street / Woodlark Street and Orion Street / Leycester Street in Lismore
Live Traffic NSW | Incident Details
| TBA |
All heavy vehicles should consider diverting via the New England Highway from Newcastle | ||
Please note:
Unless specified otherwise, operators of Class 1,2 & 3 vehicles travelling under a Notice must consult their relevant enforceable network map to confirm a suitable approved alternate route.
Operators of Class 1, 2 & 3 vehicles travelling under a Permit must not travel off the approved route listed in the permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the NHVR OR otherwise directed by police and traffic control.
Real-time road impact information
The Restricted Access Vehicles map can help you plan an alternative route if required.
As conditions are changing rapidly, please visit Live Traffic when planning your journey.
You can also download the Live Traffic NSW app here.
Vehicles travelling interstate
For vehicles travelling interstate, road condition updates are available for:
Queensland
https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/
