Lismore residents will see construction crews deployed across the city and surrounding region in the coming months, with Lismore City Council adopting a $174.6 million roads and bridges program for 2026-27.
Roads and Infrastructure
Investigation work underway for The Bight Bridge rebuild
Geotechnical investigations have begun for Wingham’s Bight Bridge replacement, a key milestone in designing the new river crossing.
Road realignment project to begin at Emerald Beach
Work will begin in July on a $3 million Emerald Beach road upgrade designed to improve access and public space.
175 extra buses a week roll out for Tweed and Murwillumbah
175 extra buses a week are about to hit Tweed and Murwillumbah, doubling services on one of the region’s busiest routes. Here’s what’s changing from 29 June.
Wyrallah and Coraki roads next focus of Lismore restoration program
Road restoration works on Wyrallah and Coraki roads will begin in July as part of Lismore’s flood recovery infrastructure program.
Push for direct Melbourne flights to return to Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie lost its direct Melbourne flights when Bonza collapsed. Now the airport is fighting to bring them back — and needs local businesses to make the case.
Have your say on accessibility upgrades for seven local train stations
Kempsey, Kendall, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Sawtell, Urunga, Wingham — your train station is about to be redesigned. Have you had your say yet?
Works locked in to protect key Coffs Creek crossing
The Orlando Street road and pedestrian bridge, a key connection between Park Beach and the Jetty Foreshore, is set to receive a near $1 million upgrade to extend its service life.
Williamson calls time on 4.52am train nightmare
A 4.52am arrival in Brisbane. That’s what local rail passengers are putting up with — and one MP has had enough.
Coffs bypass powers ahead with final bridge underway
Work has started on the final bridge for the Coffs Harbour bypass, with major traffic changes rolling out as the $2.27 billion project moves closer to completion.
