Flood repairs on Kyogle Road reach milestone

KYOGLE Road has reopened to dual-lane traffic at the section closest to Byangum Bridge, marking a key milestone in flood restoration efforts.

The road now has a reduced speed limit of 80 km/h following the installation of guardrails and completion of line marking.

Severe damage from the 2022 floods caused road collapse at three sites between Byangum and Uki, as well as on Mount Warning Road.

The $38 million repair project, covering all four sites, had previously reduced traffic to a single lane under light control.

CMC is overseeing the rebuilding of the three sites on Kyogle Road and managing the restoration of Mount Warning Road.

Project Manager Adon Dinsmore expressed gratitude for the patience shown by locals and road users throughout the works.

“This has been instrumental in managing key risks related to work zone traffic management,” Dinsmore said.

“We recognise the disruption projects like these cause to residents and acknowledge the opportunity we have to leave a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

“We are also thankful for the chance to provide support to local volunteer organisations who play a vital role in serving the community,” he said.

The Byangum Bridge slip was 115 metres long and over five metres deep. Over 22,000 tonnes of rock brought to the four sites required more than 3,600 truck movements, with crews assembling and filling 3,445 gabion baskets with more than 480,000 rocks.

Council Project Manager Brad Turner said the council commended CMC for their effort in the construction of the complex sites.

“CMC has been exceptional at not only managing the construction of the works but ensuring they protected the Tweed River throughout the process,” Turner said.

Mount Warning Road is expected to reopen to dual-lane traffic by the end of November 2024.

The Boulder Close repair and the complex restoration near Uki are scheduled to be reopened to traffic by the end of 2024.