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The Martin Bridge in Taree is closed to all traffic, including emergency services, and will remain closed for some time. MidCoast informed today (Sunday) that it will be a decision by road and marine services as to when the bridge opens. Yesterday, images appeared on social media of a shipping container and a large tank crashing into the bridge. The bridge is Taree’s main access point. Council said the Dawson River Bridge is now open to all traffic, allowing direct access between Taree and Cundletown, but there is still no access north or south on the Hwy. Cundletown. The Manning Great Lakes Police District reports that due to a reduction in the quality of the roads, Gloucester Road, between Boundary Flat Road and Dollys Flat Road, Wingham has been closed. The Bucketts Way between Gloucester and Stroud has been closed due to a large amount of debris strewn along the roadway. RELATED: Incredible Scenes of North Coast Flooding Google Maps Error Police Reported Google Maps are diverting traffic wanting to travel south from Taree to Sydney or north from Taree to the Gold Coast, via Wingham and Lansdowne to continuation of the currently closed Pacific Highway. Police have warned that this is not a suitable route as it takes vehicles through areas severely affected by flooding. Motorists have been asked, as a safety measure, to postpone all non-essential trips. MidCoast Flood Update at 10 a.m. on Sunday March 21. Severe weather warning is in place for the Mid Coast region for heavy rains and damaging winds. Please follow the NSW SES Taree City and Mid North Coast NSW SES Unit for all information and updates. A disaster declaration has been announced for the MidCoast Council region. For information on personal hardship and distress assistance, contact NSW Service on 13 77 88. To apply for a loan or concessional grant, contact the NSW Rural Assistance Authority at 1800 678 593 or visit www.raa. nsw.gov.au. Disaster assistance is also available at catastropheassistance.service.nsw.gov.au Properties, businesses and roads continue to be flooded across the region with many towns and villages isolated. To stay current with road closures, please see My Road Info https://midnorthcoast.myroadinfo.com.au/overview.asp and be aware that localized flooding will impact local roads intermittently and may not be reflected on myroadinfo. If you need assistance, call the NSW SES on 132,500. Travel only when you absolutely need it, now is not the time to drive unnecessarily. Follow all signage in place, drive up to conditions and remember, if there is flooding, FORGET IT! Thank you to everyone who answered the call yesterday for bedding and supplies at our evacuation centers. Evacuation centers are located throughout the region at: #OldBar – Club Old Bar #ManningPoint – Manning Point Bowling Club #Taree – Club Taree #Wingham – Wingham Golf Club #Harrington – Club Harrington #Cundletown – Manning Valley Anglican College # Bulahdelah – Bulahdelah Central Official school evacuation centers are established and operated by the Department of Family and Community Services. The isolation of some areas makes this extremely difficult – however, there are self-managed evacuation centers in the area that we are learning about including #Gloucester Soldiers Club, #Coopernook Uniting Church and #Moorland Hall. Thank you to everyone who volunteered on these sites. For animals – the taree saleyards are open for emergency stock movement – there are a number of working paddocks and some hay stores, thanks to local land services. The residents of #HallidaysPoint know that the weather has caused significant damage to the #BlackHead Road project site. Crews have made the area as safe as possible, but given the still humid weather, the site will be subject to severe potholes until the weather clears and permanent repairs can be made. Please avoid the area if possible, slow down and drive up to conditions. Our SES, Emergency and Consulting teams are pushed to the limit. Again, be careful on our roads – don’t travel unnecessarily – and never enter flood waters. Please be patient, there is a range of emergency services working together to keep this information up to date, but things are changing quickly.
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The Martin Bridge in Taree is closed to all traffic, including emergency services, and will remain closed for some time.
MidCoast informed today (Sunday) that it will be a decision by road and marine services as to when the bridge opens.
Yesterday, images appeared on social media of a shipping container and a large tank crashing into the bridge.
The bridge is Taree’s main access point.
Council said the Dawson River Bridge is now open to all traffic, allowing direct access between Taree and Cundletown, but there is still no access north or south on the Hwy. Cundletown.
The Manning Great Lakes Police District reports that due to a reduction in the quality of the roads, Gloucester Road, between Boundary Flat Road and Dollys Flat Road, Wingham has been closed.
The Bucketts Way between Gloucester and Stroud has been closed due to a large amount of debris strewn along the roadway.
Police have said reports have been received that Google Maps is diverting traffic wishing to travel from South Taree to Sydney or North Taree to the Gold Coast, via Wingham and Lansdowne due to the current closure of the Pacific Highway.
Police have warned that this is not a suitable route as it takes vehicles through areas severely affected by flooding.
Motorists have been asked, as a safety measure, to postpone all non-essential trips.
MidCoast Flood Update at 10 a.m. on Sunday March 21.
A disaster declaration has been announced for the MidCoast Council region. For information on personal hardship and assistance in distress, contact Service NSW on 13 77 88.
To apply for a concessional loan or grant, contact the NSW Rural Assistance Authority at 1 800 678 593 or visit www.raa.nsw.gov.au
Further information on disaster assistance is also available at disastreassistance.service.nsw.gov.au
Properties, businesses and roads continue to be flooded across the region, with many towns and villages isolated.
If you need help, call the NSW SES on 132,500.
Travel only when you absolutely need to, now is not the time to drive unnecessarily. Follow all signage in place, drive up to conditions and remember, if there is flooding, FORGET IT!
Thank you to everyone who answered the call yesterday for bedding and supplies at our evacuation centers.
Evacuation centers are located throughout the region at:
Official evacuation centers are established and managed by the Department of Family and Community Services. The isolation of some areas makes this extremely difficult – however there are self-managed evacuation centers in the area that we are learning to understand, including the #Gloucester Soldiers’ club, #Coopernook Unite the Church and #Moorland Room. Thank you to everyone who volunteered on these sites.
For animals – the taree saleyards are open for emergency stock movement – there are a number of working paddocks and some hay stores, thanks to local land services.
Crews have made the area as safe as possible, but given the still humid weather, the site will be prone to serious potholes until the weather clears and permanent repairs can be made.
Please avoid the area if possible, slow down and drive up to conditions.
Our SES, Emergency and Consulting teams are pushed to the limit.
Again, be careful on our roads – don’t travel unnecessarily – and never enter flood waters.
Please be patient, there is a range of emergency services working together to keep this information up to date, but things are changing quickly.