Toowoomba drivers advised of closure of major street this weekend
Drivers in Toowoomba are advised to seek alternate routes this weekend while roadworks put a portion of a major street out of action.
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Toowoomba motorists are advised that Bridge St between Brook St east over the railway line to the Bunnings entry driveway will be closed today and tomorrow.
Roadworks at the rail crossing on Bridge St will be conducted throughout Saturday and Sunday and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes.
Entry and exit of Bunnings on the corner of Ruthven and Bridge Sts have not been effected but extra care is urged at the Bridge St entry.
Bridge St is expected to be open to traffic on Monday.
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