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UGL Regional Linx will carry out maintenance on the overbridge as part of the Country Rail Network.

Affected

Both directions

Every Day - (7:00am - 5:00pm)

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Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions for bridge maintenance work between Kew and Taree. Single lane closures will be in place.

Affected

Both directions

Monday - (6:00pm - 4:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Tuesday - (6:00pm - 4:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Wednesday - (6:00pm - 4:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Thursday - (6:00pm - 4:00am)

Exercise caution

Reduced speed limit

Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. The speed limit outside work hours is 80km/h. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 5 minutes of additional travel time.

Drivers of Oversize and/or Overmass are required to contact Works Supervisor 0427 217 228 prior to travel.

Affected

Southbound

Weekdays - (7:00am - 6:00pm)

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Plan your journey

From Tuesday 17 June, weekly road closures will be in place for major restoration work. The Highway will be closed between Forbes River Road and Fenwicks Road (18km east of Yarrowitch) at the following dates and times:

• Each Tuesday to Thursday from 7am to 4:30pm
• Each Friday from 7am to 3pm

The Highway is open for special events, on weekends, Mondays, during school holidays and public holidays. Please note, when the highway is open there is ongoing slope stabilisation work in sections and motorists can only pass in one direction at a time and are advised to allow extra travel time.

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Exercise caution

Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 5 minutes of additional travel time.

Affected

Both directions

Weekdays - (6:00am - 4:30pm)

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Exercise caution

Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 5 minutes of additional travel time.

Affected

Both directions

Wednesday - (6:00pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Thursday - (6:00pm - 5:00am)

Exercise caution

Load Limit - Koolah Creek Road Bridge No. 2 has a load limit of 19 tonne in place.

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Load Limit - Kippax Road Bridge No. 2 has a load limit of 15 tonne in place.

Exercise caution

Load Limit - Kippax Road Bridge No. 3 has a load limit of 15 tonne in place.

Exercise caution

Load Limit - Kippax Road Bridge No. 1 has a load limit of 15 tonne in place.

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Plan your journey

Load Limit - Millers Road Bridge 15 has a load limit of 15 tonne in place.

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What are the works?

• Dahlsford Drive intersection with Ocean Drive will be closed to allow construction of the future intersection as part of the Ocean Drive Duplication project.

Location of activity?

• The works will be located at the intersection of Ocean Drive and Dahlsford Drive.

When is the activity scheduled to occur?

• Work is scheduled to commence 8.00pm Monday 5th May 2025 and is expected to be completed by Monday 25th August 2025. Construction activities will occur between the hours of 7am - 6pm Monday to Friday however the closure will remain in place for the entirety of the dates. All work is weather dependent.

How will traffic be affected?

• There will be no access to Dahlsford Drive at the intersection of Ocean Drive.
• Dahlsford Drive will be accessible via Pacific Drive and Livingstone Road.

What are the impacts for residents and businesses?

• Residents and businesses, including visitors will not be able to access Dahlsford Drive from Ocean Drive.
• Increased traffic at Livingstone Road intersection with Pacific Drive due to traffic detouring via this location
• Busways will retain their routes 

Detour from Ocean Drive to Dahlsford Drive via Pacific Drive and Livingstone Road

Closed

Both directions

Every Day - (all day - )

Reduced speed limit

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Ocean Drive Duplication project

Affected

Both directions

Every Day - (7:00am - 5:00pm)

Plan your journey

Use an alternative route

Closed at Mount Coxcombe Bridge #1

Exercise caution

Cedar Creek Bridge is now open to traffic. Please note there are rough washouts and potholes on the approaches to the bridge. Drive with caution and reduce speed in the area.

Avoid the area

Exercise caution

Due to recent severe weather, the current condition of roads and river crossings in the area is unknown. Please avoid the area until further notice. Inspections of road and bridge infrastructure may take some time to complete. Your safety is our priority—thank you for your patience.

Avoid the area

Delay your journey

Road inaccessible - culvert washed out, deep crossing. Extreme caution advised.

Avoid the area

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Delay non-essential travel

Avoid the area

Community Notice – Ferry Operations & Priority Access

The ferry is now operational. Priority access is being given to:

• Emergency Services
• Department of Defence
• Council Crews
• Local Residents

This is to support urgent efforts to:

• Restore essential services
• Clean and inspect roads
• Conduct Rapid Damage Assessments
• Help residents return to their homes safely

We understand our community is eager to explore areas impacted by recent events. However, it’s vital that we prioritise coordinated recovery efforts to ensure the clean-up is efficient and residents can return home as quickly and safely as possible.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Please follow all traffic directions and stay informed via LiveTraffic and Council updates.

Plan your journey

Exercise caution

Please note that the Hibbard Ferry is currently out of service for ferry slipping due to impacts from the recent weather event.

The Settlement Point Ferry is now operational and available as an alternative crossing.

Council crews are working to restore Hibbard Ferry operations as soon as possible. An SMS alert will be sent to all subscribers of the Council’s Ferry SMS Notification Service once the Hibbard Ferry is back online.

If your operations rely on ferry access and you are not yet subscribed to the SMS notification service, please link to receive timely updates.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Avoid the area

Plan your journey

Caution - numerous landslips and deep scouring has occurred through Comboyne Road.

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Use diversions

NOTIFICATION OF LANE CLOSURES - Greenmeadows Drive (south) intersection with Ocean Drive Monday 26th May 2025 - Friday 20th June 2025

What are the works?

• Asphalt works and pavement repairs at the Greenmeadows Drive (south) and Ocean Drive as part of the Ocean Drive Duplication project.

Location of activity?

• The works will be located at the intersection of Ocean Drive and Greenmeadows Drive (south). Note that Greenmeadows Drive connects with Ocean Drive in two places. The northern connection is a signalised intersection and will not be impacted by these works.

When is the activity scheduled to occur?

• Work is scheduled to commence Monday 26 May 2025 and is expected to be completed by - Friday 20 June 2025. Construction activities will occur between the hours of 7am - 6pm Monday to Friday however the closure will remain in place for the entirety of the dates. All work is weather dependent. 

How will traffic be affected?

• There will be no right hand turn in or out of Greenmeadows Drive (south) at the intersection of Ocean Drive.
• Motorists exiting Greenmeadows Drive (south) wishing to head south should detour via the signalised intersection at Greenmeadows Drive (north) or head northbound and turn around using the Koala Street roundabout.
• Southbound motorists wishing to turn right into Greenmeadows Drive (south) should detour via the signalised intersection at Greenmeadows Drive (north) or continue southbound and turn around at the temporary roundabout at Maranatha Place and enter Greenmeadows Drive via the functioning left hand turn.

What are the impacts for residents and businesses?

• Residents and businesses, including visitors will not be able to turn right into Greenmeadows Drive (south) southbound from Ocean Drive. There will also be no right hand turn (southbound) out of Greenmeadows Drive (south)
• Increased traffic at Greenmeadows Drive (north) signalised intersection due to traffic detouring via this location
• Busways will retain their routes 

Affected

Southbound

Every Day - (all day - )