Ballina Shire Council staff have continued to check the road network and signpost flooded roads today following the weekend’s heavy rainfall.
Ross Lane remains closed and it may be some days before it is reopened. Traffic control is in place. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route and avoid the area.
Not all urban roads can be signposted – so please be aware of changing conditions in your local area. See below for the latest road cautions and closures. Visit for a full list of roads and their status.
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODWATERS:
- Ross Lane, Lennox Head
- Wardell Road at Yellow Creek
- Dalwood Road @ Youngman Creek
- Boundary Road @ Boundary Creek
- Lindendale Road Causeway
- Marom Creek Road @ Gum Creek
- Marom Creek Road @ Yellow Creek
- Marom Creek Road @ Youngman Creek
- Uralba Road at Duck Creek
- Friday Hut Road @ Emigrant Creek (Kirklands Crossing)
- Friday Hut Road @ Emigrant Crossing
- Houghlahans Creek Road Causeways
- Pearces Creek Hall Road @ Pearces Creek
- Watson’s Lane @ Emigrant Creek
CAUTION WATER OVER ROAD:
- Deadman Creeks Road @ Cumbalum
- Tamarind Drive north of Deadmans Creek Road
COUNCIL SERVICES
Bin collection service
Waste collection times may vary in rural areas as drivers use alternate routes to avoid flooded roads.
The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is open. Please contact airlines for flight information. Flights may be delayed to due weather impacts at other airports.
Burns Point Ferry is not operating. The ferry closed today for scheduled maintenance today and should return to service Monday 14 November 2022. Please use the alternate route of the Pacific Highway and River Drive.
For emergency help in floods and storms call the SES on 132 500.
