Heavy rainfall has combined with ongoing roadworks to create dangerous driving conditions and significant delays on the Bruxner Highway near Lismore Airport, with motorists reporting widespread potholes and near-misses along the stretch.

Major works are currently underway on the state road near the airport, with reduced speed limits and traffic control already in place. But persistent rain has quickly deteriorated the surface, leaving sections of the highway riddled with potholes and water pooling across lanes.

This screenshot from a video circulating on social media shows the damage

Social media has been flooded with photos and commentary from frustrated drivers.

One local posted: “Please if you are coming into Lismore from Casino side near the airport can you please slow down. The roadworks the council started are very dangerous! The road is absolutely stuffed!”

The same driver described a frightening moment on the road.

“Some car just spun out and nearly hit me on the other side of the road cause they were going too fast and hit one of the potholes. Luckily everyone is ok. Please stay safe everyone.”

Others reported traffic crawling at around 20km/h, with vehicles banked up in both directions.

While some online commenters questioned who was responsible for the works, the Bruxner Highway is a state road.

The Lismore App understands that Transport for NSW crews are currently on site assessing the damage. Emergency grading works are scheduled to take place tomorrow to stabilise the surface and address the worst of the potholes.

Motorists are being urged to slow down, drive to conditions and allow extra travel time.