Temporary Road Closures Announced for Anzac Day 2024

Published on 22 April 2024

As the nation prepares to honour the sacrifices of its servicemen and women on Anzac Day 2024, temporary road closures have been scheduled to facilitate commemorative services in Bellingen, Dorrigo, and Urunga.

The following timings and road closures are in effect for Anzac Day Services -  Thursday 25 April 2024:

Dorrigo Services  

Dawn Service: Road closure from 5:00am to 7:00am, with the service commencing at 5:30am.

Day Service & March: Road closure from 10:30am to 12:30pm, with the service beginning at 11:00am.

Roads affected: Hickory Street & Cudgery Street.

Detours: Eastbound traffic from Cudgery Street diverted via Bielsdown and Pine Streets. Westbound or northbound traffic diverted along Cedar and Bielsdown Streets.

Bellingen Services

Dawn Service: Road closure from 5:15am to 6:15am, with the service starting at 5:30am.

Day Service & March: Road closure from 8:45am to 10:30pm, with the service at 9:00am.

Roads affected: Hyde Street (Waterfall Way), Church Street (south) at the intersection of Hyde Street to William Street, Oak Street to Robert Street Lane.

Detour: Available via Short Street lane.

Urunga Services

Dawn Service: Road closure from 6:00am to 7:30am, with the service commencing at 6:30am.

Day Service & March: Road closure from 10:30am to 12:30pm, with the service at 11:00am.

Roads affected: Bowra Street & Bonville Street

Detours: All traffic from Bowra Street diverted via Orara and Morgo Streets. Bonville Street traffic diverted via Newry and Bellingen Streets.

To ensure smooth traffic flow, Traffic Controllers will be stationed at each closure point to assist local traffic. Residents and visitors are advised to plan their journeys accordingly, allowing extra travel time and adhering to traffic diversions. Council acknowledges the cooperation and understanding of the community during these temporary closures as we come together to honour the legacy of our Anzacs.