See below for road closures and cautions. Visit for the most up-to-date road status information.
ROAD CLOSURES
- Uralba Road at Duck Creek
- Uralba Road at Uralba
- Friday Hut Road @ Emigrant Creek (Kirklands Crossing)
- Friday Hut Road @ Emigrant Crossing
- Houghlahans Creek Road Causeways
- Eltham Road @ Maguires Creek
CAUTION WATER OVER ROAD:
- Ross Lane @ Deadmans Creek
- Boundary Road @ Marom Creek
- Dalwood Road @ Gum Creek Weir
- Deadman Creeks Road @ Cumbalum
- Lindendale Road Causeway
- Marom Creek Road @ Gum Creek
- Marom Creek Road @ Yellow Creek
- Marom Creek Road @ Youngman Creek
- Pearces Creek Hall Road @ Pearces Creek
- Watson’s Lane @ Emigrant Creek
Council staff will continue to check the road network and signpost flooded roads. Not all urban roads can be signposted – so be aware of changing conditions in your local area.
For emergency help in floods and storms call the SES on 132 500.
For more information visit Council’s emergency dashboard at
COUNCIL SERVICES
Bin collection has not been impacted.
The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is open. Contact airlines directly to check flight information and check for road status updates at before travelling.
Burns Point Ferry is operating. Please exercise caution when driving on and off the ferry.
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UPDATE 10.30AM SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER 2022
Ballina Shire Council is asking all motorists to be vigilant and take care following heavy rainfall and more on the way.
See below for the latest road cautions and closures. Visit for a full list of roads and their status.
CAUTION WATER OVER ROAD:
• Boundary Road @ Marom Creek
• Marom Creek Road @ Gum Creek
• Marom Creek Road @ Yellow Creek
• Marom Creek Road @ Youngman Creek
• Lindendale Road Causeway
• Friday Hut Road @ Emigrant Creek (Kirklands Crossing)
• Houghlahans Creek Road Causeways
• Deadman Creeks Road @ Cumbalum
• Ross Lane @ Deadmans Creek
• Friday Hut Road @ Emigrant Crossing
• Dalwood Road @ Gum Creek Weir
• Pearces Creek Hall Road @ Pearces Creek
• Watson’s Lane @ Emigrant Creek
Ballina Shire Council staff regularly check roads across our shire and signposting flooded roads. Not all urban roads can be signposted – so be aware of changing conditions in your local area.
For emergency help in floods and storms call the SES on 132 500.
For more information you can also visit Council’s emergency dashboard at
COUNCIL SERVICES
Bin collection has not been impacted.
The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is open. Contact airlines directly to check flight information and check for road status updates at before travelling.
Burns Point Ferry is operating. Please exercise caution when driving on and off the ferry.
