Geotech experts confirm Tyalgum Rd at risk of further slippage

Tweed Shire Council

Photo 1: Deep cracks, Tyalgum Road

Caption: Tyalgum Road will be closed for at least 6 – 12 months while roadworks are undertaken following a major landslip that occurred during the 28 February flood. Photo courtesy Cooper Stefan.

Photo 2: Tyalgum Road landslip

Caption: Motorists are urged not to attempt to travel along the closed landslip section of Tyalgum Road, with further slippage possible with more rain.

Photo 3: Tyalgum Road landslip aerial

Caption: An aerial view of the main Tyaglum Road landslip showing slippage into the Oxley River below the road as well as slippage from the paddock above the road. This illustrates the extreme danger of travelling across this closed road section.

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