ROAD CLOSURES ACROSS SOUTHERN MALLEE DISTRICT COUNCIL:

Frequently Asked Questions

The State Government announced a full border closure between Victoria and South Australia to limit the spread of Covid-19. All roads into South Australia from Victoria were closed from 00.00 on Thursday 9 July. The State Government requested Southern Mallee District Council manages the closure of a number of roads.

Q. Which roads are closed?

All road entry points into South Australia, from Victoria, are closed.

Roads classified ‘Tier A’ and ‘Tier B’ are being managed by the State Government. They are:

• Mallee Highway, Pinnaroo
• Summerton Road – Mulcra Road (becomes Panitya North Road), Pinnaroo

Closure of roads classified ‘Tier C’ are being managed by Council. These roads are:

• Yarrahville Road – Logan Road, Pinnaroo
• Oster Road, Pinnaroo
• Nickolls Road – Ngallo Road, Pinnaroo
• East Road, Pinnaroo
• Tiller Road, Pinnaroo
• Hamilton Road, Pinnaroo

Q. Why is the Council closing these roads?

Council has established these road closures at the request of the State Government. Further details can be found at the Government of South Australia website here.

Q. Are these road closures be monitored and/or policed?

Tier A and B roads are staffed by SAPOL and Tier C roads will be patrolled regularly.

Q. Where can I get more information

The most up to date and reputable information and alerts regarding COVID-19 should be sourced directly from www.covid-19.sa.gov.au.

You can also call the Coronavirus Information Line on 1800 020 080

Click here to go to the SA Health website for the latest updates on COVID-19.

Click here to go to the SA Police website for the latest updates in COVID-19.

Click here to find Coronavirus information and support available for business.

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