Kyogle Council is making steady progress in restoring Lions Road, with repair work on three of the five major landslips expected to be completed in 2026.

Four of the landslips occurred during the catastrophic 2022 flood event, which also damaged the road and a number of culverts.

The damage was further compounded in 2025 when Cyclone Alfred created a new landslip, further destabilised the existing landslips and caused additional culvert damage. For safety reasons, the road has had to remain closed.

Progress to date includes:

• All damaged culverts have been replaced or repaired.
• Remediation of three of the five major landslips is advancing, with completion expected in 2026.
• Funding applications for the two remaining landslips are yet to be approved.

Once Council has repaired all the landslips, full road reconstruction works will follow. These are scheduled for 2026, though an exact completion date is not yet available.

Kyogle Council Mayor Cr Danielle Mulholland said the scale of the damage to Lions Road meant the restoration was a complex and lengthy process, but Council was making headway.

"Council has a responsibility to make the road as safe as possible and staff and contractors have worked tirelessly to ensure every step of this recovery is done properly – that takes time," Cr Mulholland said.

“We know how important Lions Road is for locals and visitors, and we are committed to restoring it as soon as possible.

“In the meantime, we thank residents and motorists for their patience and understanding."

Council will continue to keep the community updated as funding approvals and works proceed. For now, Lions Road will remain closed until all repairs are complete.