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The new Ewingsdale (Byron Bay) to Tintenbar (Ballina) Pacific Highway upgrade is now open. It looks like a bit of a last minute rush to make it all happen before the holiday mayhem. The northern and southern junctions with the existing Pacific Highway are not finished. There is single lane access and intermittent diversions (some via Bangalow) whilst the works are being completed. There are speed restrictions in the St Helena tunnel with frequent police presence. If you need the (free) Macadamia Castle recharge take the Lennox Head exit and follow the signs north. It is only a few km. The new route is around 2km shorter so NSW has moved a little closer to Queensland.