Last Thursday, the Lismore App announced the long-awaited removal of the disused rail-over-bridge on Terania Street will be removed in September.

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said the early works are now scheduled to start next week. Locals can expect to see workers on site from next Monday, 26 August establishing a temporary work site, platforms and installing site access.

“Once they have the early work done, they’ll start demolition and associated work using machinery to cut and dismantle the bridge, and sort and remove the waste material,” Ms Saffin said.

“They’ll then need to restore the road pavement and bring the temporary work areas back to their original condition.”

Transport for NSW will letterbox locals today (Tuesday, 20 August) to notify them of planned works. Transport expects the demolition to start mid-September, and the road will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists for around four weeks while the work is carried out, weather permitting.

Ms Saffin said Transport for NSW had assured her that every effort would be made to minimise closure periods and further inconvenience motorists and local businesses.

“I understand the impact these works will have, but this is the final hurdle to be cleared before we can get Terania Street open without disruption once and for all,” Ms Saffin said.

“I’m glad my advocacy efforts have finally paid off, and the community is getting the outcome it wants, needs and deserves.”