The Live Traffic website has re-opened the roundabout at Bruxner Hwy and River Street so all traffic between Lismore and Ballina can se this route.

The Pacific Hwy between Ballina and Woodburn is now open following yesterdays Mile Creek bush fire near New Italy.

ORIGINAL STORY - TUESDAY

Due to the New Italy bush fires Live Traffic and the Richmond District Police have said that the roundabout at Bruxner Hwy and River Street between Lismore and Ballina is closed.

Please use the alternative route between Wollongbar and Teven to get onto the M1 heading south and use the Tamarind Drive exit into Ballina.

The Pacific Highway is closed between Ballina and Grafton.

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