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LOCAL TRAFFIC ADVICE - Roads now open after flooding

Posted on Monday 8th of August, 2016,

UPDATE : Aug 8 2016 1:35pm - Please make sure everyone knows about the roads that have now reopened after recent flooding, along with the remaining closures.

Re-opened:

Kealy’s Roadis now open

Trevaskis Road (Kialla Central) is now open

Raftery Road is now open

Watt Road Kialla is now open

Mitchell Rd, Kialla is now open

Union road (Kialla west ) is now open

Shepparton-Violet Town Rd, Caniambo (at Cemetery Road, Sheep Pen Creek) has been re-opened.

Dhurringile Road at Orr Road and Punt Road has been opened - the tree over the road has been removed.

Shepparton-Euroa Rd at Mckernan, Kialla East has been opened - flooding has subsided and all traffic control signs have been removed.

SES advises that all community members should:

Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
Never allow children to play in floodwater,
Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain,
Keep well clear of fallen power lines
Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.

Current Emergency Information available from Vic Emergency.

For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

Current Road and Traffic Information available from VicRoads.