Tom Price road users are advised that some roads will remain closed overnight due to flooding and further heavy rains forecast.

Published on Monday, 7 February 2022 at 6:13:45 PM

Tom Price road users are advised that some roads will remain closed overnight due to flooding and further heavy rains forecast.
 
Central Road (between Acacia and North) and West Road to Doradeen Road (up to North Road) will remain closed due to flood water and debris in the low lying areas.
 
Roads will be reassessed in the morning, however due to safety concern will remain closed overnight.
 
Road trains will not be able to access Doradeen and are asked to not turn onto West Road and to access the industrial area will have to use Bingarn Road and Killawarra Drive.
 
Please remain cautious on the roads and be aware that floodwaters can rise quickly and flow rapidly.
 
Refer to SES Tom Price, Pilbara District - WA Police Force, Bureau of Meteorology, Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA and Main Roads Western Australia for weather and road updates.
Floodwaters can be extremely dangerous. Water can be deep, fast flowing with strong currents and have sharp objects that can injure or trap you.
Refer to Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA for information on flooding.
Please keep off local roads and stay at home wherever possible, including keeping kids inside.
Contact SES Tom Price for emergencies on 0418 909 894.

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