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Many roads across the Central Highlands and Isaac regions remain closed following heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours.
Residents in the Gemfields have been closed in from the north and south, with both Anakie Sapphire Road and Capella Road closed in both directions due to flooding.
It is understood that Retreat Creek Bridge reopened about 1pm on March 17.
Areas of the Gemfields recorded more than 200mm early Wednesday morning, which also resulted in the rapid rise of Retreat Creek, flooding parts of Sapphire.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads reported Clermont Alpha Road was closed from 9am, from Alpha to the Isaac Regional Council boundary.