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Inside Grafton’s cross-Clarence tunnel

Through a secret door, into a secret tunnel, in a not so secret bridge

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17th Jan. 2020 11:01 PM

Paul Toole and Chris Gulaptis inside the new Grafton Bridge.

Campers to be fined and kicked out of rest stops

Campers who stay in rest areas, parking in spaces designed for tired truck drivers, will be fined under a new blitz.

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20th Jan. 2020 11:01 AM

Truck drivers say camping in Pacific Highway rest stops has become an increasing problem on the North Coast.

Action group ready for ‘world war three’ over bypass plans

THE Coffs Harbour Bypass Action Group has warned against the awarding of 'design and construct' contracts.

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24th Jan. 2020 8:01 AM

Coffs Harbour Pacific Highway Bypass to include tunnels.

Fatal hit and run sparks road changes

COUNCIL plans progress on a section of road at Nimbin where a local woman suffered a fatal hit and run.

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03rd Feb. 2020 6:02 AM

COUNCIL plans progress on a section of road at Nimbin where a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in an alleged hit-and-run incident in April, 2019.

Another prang at dangerous bend prompts action

State and local politicians call for better signage and for road upgrades after another dangerous spill on 'chicken coop...

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27th Feb. 2020 6:02 AM

DANGEROUS BEND: Local politicians vow to work with state government to make a stretch of Ballina Road safer, after at least two serious accidents and a recent spill. Pictured is a truck carrying chickens that rolled on its side on Ballina Road at Goonellabah in October 2018.

‘STUPID’: Mayor slams plan to fix Alstonville black spot

“IF THEY start work on the on-ramp, I will lie in front of the excavator because it is so dumb.”

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06th March 2020 12:03 AM

The safety of this Alstonville intersection is still a concern.

Renewed push for motorway access at Ballina Heights

Ballina Councillor Jeff Johnson says the Cumbalum interchange was built for it, it’s time to finish the job.

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26th March 2020 12:03 AM

Ballina Councillor Jeff Johnson at the Cumbalum interchange on Monday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Plan for dangerous Alstonville intersection slammed as ‘nonsensical’

SAFETY upgrades at a dangerous intersection at Alstonville have again been aired before the Ballina Shire Council.

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27th March 2020 8:03 AM

The Alstonville bypass intersection at Alstonville has been the scene of numerous incidents. Photo Marc Stapelberg / The Northern Star

Bridge closures to know this weekend

CLOSURES for maintenance and repair work on two Lismore bridges.

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03rd April 2020 11:04 PM

CAUTION: There are changed traffic conditions on Colemans Bridge in Lismore while maintenance work is carried out. Photo: Marc Stapelberg

Traffic changes flagged west of Grafton

Road widening one of many improvements as traffic reduced to one lane

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13th April 2020 1:04 AM

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