Wirrimbi Rd at Cassidys Br and Grassy Head Rd partially closed soon
Published on 15 August 2026
Nambucca Valley Council is delivering its capital works program and a bridge uplifting program, funded by Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding arrangements and through the Regional Roads and Transport Recovery Package.
Nambucca Valley Council Acting General Manager David Moloney wished to remind residents from this Monday 17 August 2026, weather depending, Wirrimbi Road at Cassidys Bridge would be closed and Grassy Head Road would be partially closed from 8.30am to 3.30pm work days, at its northern end.
“We have quite an extensive capital works program underway, which both improves our valley’s infrastructure and repairs damage caused by past flood events,” he said.
“To deliver the works safely for both our community and the construction crews, some road sections will need to be closed or partially closed.
“From this Monday 17 August, works are scheduled to start at Cassidys Bridge on Wirrimbi Road and on Grassy Head Road, weather depending, so I would like to remind motorists driving in these areas to plan their journeys and allow more time for detours.
“I thank our community for its patience while we carry out these works.”
Road closures or partial closures starting this Monday 17 August, weather depending, are:
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Wirrimbi Road, Newee Creek: closed to construct the new Cassidys Bridge. Wirrimbi Rd at the bridge will be closed for about 16 weeks, weather depending.
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16 weeks closure estimated*
17 August-1 December
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Grassy Head Road, Scotts Head: northern end
Rd will be closed to vehicles:
- From approximately 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday 17-20 August, weather depending
- From 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday 24-28 August
- Vehicles will need to detour via Stuarts Point and the Pacific Motorway, during these times.
Rd open to vehicles, one-lane contraflow traffic control arrangement:
- Outside of construction hours: from 3.30pm in the afternoons, up until 7.15am in the mornings, Monday to Thursday 17-20 August and Monday to Friday 24-28 August
- From 7.15am to approximately 8.30am on the above construction days, vehicles will be provided access through the work site behind a pilot vehicle to keep everyone safe. Motorists should expect delays of about five minutes during this time.
- All day on Friday 21 August as construction is not scheduled on this day and on weekends.
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2 weeks closure estimated*
17-31 August
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*Construction programs are subject to change and weather.
Roads already closed to enable works are:
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Way Way Creek Road, Way Way: closed to construct the new Way Way Bridge. Way Way Creek Rd at the bridge is closed for about 5 weeks, weather depending.
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5 weeks closure estimated*
15 July-19 August
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Sullivans Road, Valla: closed to construct the new Sullivans Bridge. Sullivans Rd at the bridge is closed for about 10 weeks, weather depending.
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10 weeks closure estimated*
23 July-1 October
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Browns Crossing Road, Warrell Creek: closed to construct the new Browns Crossing No.1 Bridge. Browns Crossing Rd at the bridge will be closed for about 16 weeks, weather depending.
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16 weeks closure estimated*
3 August-16 November
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Residents are encouraged to plan their journeys and allow more time if they are travelling through these areas. Using Live Traffic or maps apps when travelling is wise as these platforms will have this information updated and suggest road detours.
For more information, please contact Council on (02) 6568 2555 or council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au or view Council's interactive road closures map here.
ALL MEDIA ENQUIRIES TO:
Mr David Moloney
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER
DATE: 15 August 2026