The Kings Highway closure between Braidwood and Batemans Bay. Image: Live Traffic NSW
The Kings Highway has been closed between Braidwood and Batemans Bay once again due to unsafe conditions.
Live Traffic NSW issued the closure notice at 4:30 pm on Sunday (15 December), saying the Highway is closed in both directions until further notice.
The Highway is closed east of Braidwood between Narranghi Road at Monga, down to the Kings Highway and Princes Highway intersection at Batemans Bay.
Motorists are being advised to travel between Nowra and Braidwood via the Princes Highway, Albatross Road, Braidwood Road or Nerriga Road.
Unsafe conditions have again closed the Kings Highway, photo taken Dec 15. 4:30pm. Photo: Far South Coast RFS.
The NSW Rural Fire Service is reporting that an out of control bushfire started near the Kings Highway at Northangera at about 4:15 pm, linked to the Currowan Fire, it is currently listed at the ‘Advice’ alert level.
“There has been an increase in fire activity this afternoon and it is likely that fire will impact the Kings Hwy in the area of Misty Mountain Road,” an RFS spokesperson says.
“This has required a re-closing of the Kings Highway. Please check LiveTraffic NSW for updates.”
Meanwhile, at the northern end of Currowan Fire activity has also increased.
Residents and motorists around Milton may notice active fire approaching the iconic Pigeon House Mountain.
“This fire continues to provide challenges but at this time there is no new threat to private properties.”
To stay up to date with all NSW bushfires, check the NSW RFS website, listen to your local radio station, or call the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
Original Article published by Michael Weaver on the RiotACT.
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