Unsealed roads closure continues

24 Jul 2015 11:30 AM -

Due to the current wet conditions all unsealed roads in the Forbes Shire are closed to vehicles over 3 tonne, except school buses, emergency vehicles and Council road plant.

Please note that concessions are possible, on application, for urgent transport activity on routes considered suitable to carry the proposed loadings. Contact Forbes Shire Council’s Engineering and Technical Services Department on 6850 2874 to discuss the requirements for a concession.

This restriction will be reviewed at 10am on Monday, July 27.

Council regrets the inconvenience caused however the safety of our community and the preservation of the road asset is of prime importance.

Council further advises that the Pinnacle Road (from Quirks/Drabsch Road to Wilcox Lane) and Thurungle Road at Pinnacle Creek are closed due to water over road.

Motorists are asked to use extreme caution when travelling in wet weather.