Published on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 12:30:36 PM
UPDATE 8am 22 June 2026
Merivale Road to be opened at 10am this morning Monday 22 June after removal of a fallen tree
UPDATE 9.45am 19 June 2026
Merivale Road between Jims Oven Road east to Orleans Bay Road will remain closed as there are significant amounts of water flowing across the road.
Council does not believe this will open until Monday at the earliest.
UPDATE 11.30am 18 June 2026
Merivale Rd closure now between Jims Oven Rd and Orlean Bay Road.
Detour via Jims Oven Rd to Fisheries Rd.
A temporary road closure is in place on Merivale Road between Tyrrells Road and Orlean Bay Road due to extensive flooding and dangerous conditions.
Tyrrell Road remains open to traffic, all other side roads connecting to Merivale Road along this route are closed at Merivale Rd with signs erected.
Numerous roads across the Shire have flooding, staff are out assessing the Shire road network and further notifications are expected.
Road safety is everyone’s responsibility – drive safely and to conditions.
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