Qld/NSW border crossing made easier by blockage prematurely reopened

A border blockage that has separated two states and split twin towns has come down early.

Kyle Wisniewski

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July 8, 2020 - 4:19PM

Gold Coast Bulletin

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A border blockade that has separated two states and split twin towns has come down early.

The Qld/NSW border blockade on Miles Street and Ducat Street was taken down Wednesday afternoon, days before originally scheduled.

People will still require the correct paperwork to cross the area but it’s welcomed news for the towns of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads, who have been separated since the Queensland border’s shut on April 3.

Heavy concrete barriers replace the Plastic water filled ones on the NSW / QLD border on Miles Street Kirra. Photo: Scott Powick Newscorp

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Since new border pass paperwork was required to cross the Qld/NSW border, significant congestion has occurred, with hundreds of people being turned back at the checkpoints.

The Queensland borders are officially reopening on July 10 to all states and territories except Victoria.

The premature reopening comes off the back of border blockades being erected between NSW and Victoria on midnight Tuesday, making it no longer possible to travel easily between Melbourne and Sydney.