In response to inquiries from Newee Creek and other residents, frustrated by the seemingly ceaseless roadworks on Old Coast Rd at the new overpass, the Guardian News asked the Roads and Maritime Services what was going on.
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Here is their response:
“The Roads and Maritime Services contractor for the Warrell Creek to Nambucca Heads upgrade installed a temporary connection to the bridge over the new highway towards the end of last year.
“The temporary connection ensured Old Coast Road was open in conjunction with the 14 kilometre bypass of Macksville prior to the Christmas holidays.
“The contractor is now replacing the temporary connection with the final road with work expected to take about two and half months to complete, weather permitting.
“Motorists are advised to follow the direction of traffic control and signs and keep to the reduced speed limits.
“Roads and Maritime thanks the community for its patience while this important work is carried out.”
Ute Schulenberg
Journalism was always my plan but plans being what they are, I did not get to realise it until my early 40s ... and have loved every minute since. For me community journalism is the most intimate and honest place to be in this field - telling the stories of people I live with, side-by-side, every day. It is an honour.
Journalism was always my plan but plans being what they are, I did not get to realise it until my early 40s ... and have loved every minute since. For me community journalism is the most intimate and honest place to be in this field - telling the stories of people I live with, side-by-side, every day. It is an honour.
