River Murray flood update: Bookpurnong Road closed

Thursday, 1 December 2022

Bookpurnong Road has now been closed due to rising River Murray water levels and deterioration of the road condition.

The Department has been regularly monitoring the road and managing it closely, allowing the road to be kept open longer than originally anticipated.

However, the latest inspection showed deterioration in the road surface, meaning it needs to be closed for the safety of road users.

All vehicles (including light and heavy vehicles) will need to use the existing detour via Stanitzki Road to Sturt Highway, through Paringa and Renmark and onto Old Sturt Highway, Berri.

The road will remain open to emergency vehicles while it remains safe to do so.

The Department has undertaken regular assessment of the road. By closing the road to heavy vehicles first, the road was able to be kept open for a week longer than originally expected.

Closing the road now will also minimise further damage to the surface, meaning that the road can be reopened as soon as possible after the flood waters recede.

For latest information during River Murray floods, visit www.sa.gov.au/floods.