The Bridgewater Bridge is facing potential closure tonight as floodwaters from the River Derwent continue to rise.
Police say water levels are rising significantly and impacting the bridge as severe weather lashes the region.
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“Advice has been received the water levels from the Derwent River are rising to the point where the bridge will be affected,” police said.
“Motorists are asked to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.”
Upstream in New Norfolk, the Derwent has reached the minor flood level of 2 metres.
The Bureau of Meteorology has flood warnings for all major rovers in Tasmania, which are likely to rise due to forecast heavy rainfall.
