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Updated road conditions and closures - September 30

30 Sep 2016 1:46 PM -
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Forbes Shire Council advises there are a number of roads affected due to flood water across the Shire. To view a map of road closures, click here.

 

Roads update for September 30

 

Forbes to Parkes, Newell Hwy* – OPEN

 

Forbes to Bogan Gate (The Bogan Way) - OPEN

 

Parkes to Condobolin (Henry Parkes Way)  OPEN

 

Forbes to West Wyalong, Newell Hwy* – CLOSED to all vehicles – between Forbes and Mid Western Hwy (closed at Marsden). Detour via Parkes, Eugowra, Canowindra, Cowra, Young, Wallendbeen and Temora. Click here to view a map of the detour.

Residents please note the Newell Hwy is also CLOSED at Caragatel Bridge on Newell Highway.

 

Forbes to Cowra, Lachlan Valley Way* – CLOSED at Iron Bridge – water at various locations over road. Detour via Parkes, Eugowra, Canowindra.

 

Forbes to Eugowra, Escort Way* - CLOSED – at Southern Cross. Detour via Parkes.


Forbes to Grenfell, Henry Lawson Way  – CLOSED – at Muddy Lagoon. Water over road in several places. Residents detour via New Grenfell Road (to Grenfell ONLY)

 

Forbes to Grenfell, New Grenfell Road – ACCESSIBLE FROM GRENFELL END ONLY (residents only)   LACHLAN VALLEY WAY CLOSED AFTER IRON BRIDGE

 

Forbes to Bedgerabong – CLOSED just after Aerodrome (Bogabigal).  Detour Via Parkes, Condobolin, Lachlan Valley Way, Hodges Road (Straney’s Bridge).  There is now access to the aerodrome.

 

Forbes to Condobolin, Lachlan Valley Way (South Condobolin Road) – CLOSED - at Jemalong, 17 and 21 mile. Detour via Parkes or Bogan Gate.

 

Forbes to Wirrinya –  CLOSED – at Dog and Duck

 

Bareenong Road (UAH Flood Detour from Garema to Newell Highway) CLOSED

 

Urban Roads affected by flood water:

College Road

Lower Bathurst Street

Rifle Range Road

Press Street

Lower Rankin Street

Hill Street (north)

Herbert Street

Sir Francis Forbes Drive

Gordon Duff Drive

Stokes Street

Stacey Street

Lower Wambat Street

 

* Indicates RMS controlled roads. Before travelling, always check www.livetraffic.com or phone 132 701 for the latest updates prior to travelling.

 

Council reminds residents that it is not only an offence to drive through a road closed sign but also dangerous as the road pavement condition is not known and there could be logs submerged in the water.

 

Under no circumstances will Council provide permission to drive through roads that are closed.

 

Should you have any queries or wish to report water over roads please do not hesitate to contact Engineering and Technical Services on 6850 2874 between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday or 1300 978 633 after hours.

 

The latest Lachlan River heights issued by the Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au at 1.15pm on Friday, September 30 are:

 

·         Nanami 10.24m

·         Mulyandry Creek 11.06m

·         Forbes Iron Bridge 10.37m

·         Cottons Weir 6.75m

·         Jemalong Weir D/S 7.96m

The BOM has released an updated flood warning for the Forbes Iron Bridge to reach 10.55m on Monday morning with renewed major flooding.

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Forbes Shire Council was created in 1981 from the amalgamation of the Forbes Municipal Council and the Jemalong Shire Council. Responsible for town planning, building approvals, local roads, parking, public toilets, water and sewerage, waste removal, domestic animals and community facilities, the organisation exists in line with our core values and strategic goals.

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