The sunshine that has been drying out Port Stephens after its record-breaking rainfall in March is due to stick around for most of the Easter long weekend.
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The NSW Bureau of Meteorology has forecast possible showers on Monday, but mostly sunny weather from Friday.
Some roads in Port Stephens remain closed due to damage while others still have water over the surface.
Nelson Bay Road has reopened to northbound traffic but is closed to southbound traffic between Frost Road and Salamander Way.
Alternate routes include Gan Gan Road and Frost Road, as well as Port Stephens Drive.
- Foreshore Drive, Corlette
- Marine Drive, Fingal Bay - near Barry Park
- Moorooba Crescent, Nelson Bay - near Stockton Pond
- Old Swan Bay Road, Twelve Mile Creek - Medowie Road to Pond Road
- Riverside Drive, Karuah
- Teramby Road, Nelson Bay - one lane closed
Water is still over the road at:
- Elizabeth Avenue, Raymond Terrace
- Fullteron Cove Road, Fullerton Cove
- Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay - between Old Main Road and Blanch Street
- Swan Bay Road, Swan Bay - near number 898
Fisherman's Bay boat ramp, Samurai Beach and the Worimi Conservation Lands are also closed to the public.
Ellie-Marie Watts
A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.
A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.
