The total cost of the flood recovery program is currently estimated at around $281 million.

This includes:

• $32.5 million for emergency works
• $14.8 million for immediate repairs
• $233.7 million for major reconstruction projects

MidCoast Council is working through its roadworks and capital works program, with a number of projects completed or underway across the region.

Motorists travelling between Gloucester and the coast are being cautioned about road works taking place until June.

Motorists are being advised of a change of road conditions on Lansdowne Road at Langley Vale.

Crews are expected to start on the site on Tuesday, 7 April and will involve road rehabilitation work.

The temporary crossing solution for Tiri Bridge, announced by MidCoast Council in early February, is now open to traffic.

The crossing opened to local traffic on Saturday 21 March, approximately two months ahead of schedule.

The work was initially expected to begin in early March however that date has been pushed back until 31 March, weather permitting.

Many gravel and dirt roads throughout the MidCoast Council region were severely damaged during the May 2025 flood event.

While some initial repairs have already been completed, Council is now kickstarting an unsealed road restoration program to address much more of the damage and improve safety and drivability.

Construction to replace The Bight Bridge has been assessed as eligible for funding by the NSW Reconstruction Authority, marking an important step towards restoring this key local connection for the community.

MidCoast Council will be carrying out crack sealing work on Manning River Drive between Macquarie and Phillip Streets in Taree, and Main Street in Cundletown.

To reduce the impact on motorists, works will be occurring at night. Traffic control and detours may be in place during working hours.

The temporary crossing solution for Tiri Bridge announced by MidCoast Council in early February is now underway.

Crews have already made good progress and we are likely to be able to re-open the road to local access by the end of March, weather permitting.

MidCoast Council endorsed a streamlined approach to contracting out flood repair works to speed up the process of repairing roads and bridges.

Work being conducted on Old Bar Road between Saltwater and Manning Point Road is expected to finish by Tuesday 24 February, weather permitting.

A temporary solution to the Tiri Bridge issue is on its way.

The bridge was washed away during the May 2025 floods and there has been no functional crossing in that vicinity since.

MidCoast Council Road crews will be out conducting resealing works at several rural locations in the region.

The program is expected to get underway on Monday 9 February with work happening at various locations around Taree, Wingham, Old Bar, Moorland and other rural locations.

Wallanbah Road at Nabiac will receive heavy patching work from MidCoast Council road crews.

Crews will also be conducting heavy patching between Saltwater Road and Manning Point Road in Old Bar in preparation for resealing works.

National Parks and Wildlife Service will upgrade Bombah Point Road near Myall Shores Caravan Park. Work began with testing and is planned from early Feb to late April 2026, weather permitting.

Upgrades include sealing 3.6km of gravel road, strengthening the base, new drainage culverts, better drains, and realigning 300m to remove a dangerous bend. Road stays open (one lane, traffic control). Ferry closed 23 Feb for up to 3 weeks. Enquiries: NPWS 02 6591 0300.

Some minor traffic delays are expected along with increased noise and dust as truck and machinery navigate the works happening between 1583 Manning Point Road and 5 Main Road.

The bridge over Lansdowne River will be closed between 9am to 3pm on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 February, weather permitting, while MidCoast Council carries out essential road works and bridge maintenance.