Road Closures
In times of flooding and road works, plan your trip ahead
Updated: Wednesday 14 February 2024
ALL unsealed roads in the Forbes Shire are OPEN.
Motorists are asked to use extreme caution when travelling in the wet weather.
Please avoid walking or driving through flood waters, it may be deeper and faster flowing than anticipated and/or the road may have suffered extensive damage hidden beneath the water.
Please refer any questions to Council's Engineering Department on 6850 2300 (Option 2).
MAIN ROADS AFFECTED |
AREA |
WATER
DEPTH |
STATUS |
COMMENTS
|
NEWELL HIGHWAY (SH17) |
Forbes to West Wyalong |
|
OPEN |
|
NEWELL HIGHWAY (SH17) |
Forbes to Parkes |
|
OPEN |
|
Bogan Way |
Forbes to Bogan Gate |
|
OPEN |
|
Escort Way - Eugowra Road |
Forbes to Orange |
|
OPEN |
|
Henry Lawson Way - Forbes to Grenfell |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Henry Parkes Way - Parkes to Condobolin |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Lachlan Valley Way - South Condobolin Road |
Forbes to Condobolin
|
|
OPEN
|
|
Lachlan Valley Way - Cowra Road |
Forbes to Cowra |
|
OPEN
|
.
|
LOCAL ROADS AFFECTED |
AREA |
WATER
DEPTH |
STATUS |
COMMENTS |
|
|
|
|
|
Amaroo Way |
|
|
OPEN |
OPEN - Damages under repair |
Bareenong Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Bates Bridge |
|
|
OPEN |
OPEN - Load limit applies |
Bedgerabong Road |
|
|
OPEN
|
|
Bundaburrah Crossing |
Show Street/Farnell St |
|
OPEN |
|
Bogoin Lane |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Bogies Island |
Closed at Forbes Shire/Lachlan Shire Boundary. No access to Lachlan Shire. |
|
CLOSED |
Road remains closed due to high level of lake |
College Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Edols Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Forest Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Johnny Woods Crossing |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Littles Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Lows Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
New Grenfell Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Noakes Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Pinnacle Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Saddleback Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Sandhills Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Tamworth Lane |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Turners Road |
|
|
CLOSED |
CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC |
Wambat Street |
@ Johnny Woods' Crossing |
|
OPEN |
|
Warroo Road |
|
|
OPEN
|
|
Warroo Bridge Road |
|
|
OPEN |
Severe pavement damage.
|
Waugan Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Westplains Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Wirrinya Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Woolshed Road |
|
|
OPEN |
OPEN - Use caution |
Wongajong Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
Yarrabandai Road |
|
|
OPEN |
|
PLEASE BE ADVISED - due to the recent flood events there are some roads within the Shire that Council has not been advised are damaged, as such Council advises EXTREME CARE should be used when driving on all roads. Motorists are advised to check www.livetraffic.com for road closure updates and hazard information.
NSW SES Flood Bulletin Update
Report
Reduced Speed Zones Applied
Please take care and watch for water over the road and reduced speed signs across Forbes Shire due to major road damage and moderate flood levels.
Other Council Road Closures
COUNCIL NAME
|
AREAS WITHIN THE LGA |
COUNCIL WEBSITE
|
COUNCIL PHONE NUMBER |
Bland Shire Council
|
Barmedman, Mirrool, Tallimba, Ungarie, Weethalle, Wyalong, West Wyalong |
Road Closures Bland Shire Council
|
02 6972 2266 |
Cabonne Shire Council |
Boree, Borenore, Cadia, Canowindra, Cargo, Cudal, Cumnock, Eugowra, Manildra, Molong, Moorbel, Mullion Creek, Murga, Nashdale, Toogong, Windera, Yeoval |
Road Closures - Cabonne Council
|
02 6392 3200 |
Cowra Shire Council |
Billimari, Cowra, Darbys Falls, Gooloogong, Morongla, Noonbinna, Wattamondara, Woodstock, Wyangala
|
Road Closures in Cowra Shire | Cowra Council |
02 6340 2000 |
Dubbo Regional Council |
Brocklehurst, Dripstone, Dubbo, Euchareena, Eulomogo, Eumungerie, Guerie, Maryvale, Mogriguy, Mumbil, North Yeoval, Rawsonville, Stuart Town, Toongi, Wellington, Wongarbon |
ROAD CLOSURES - Dubbo Regional Council |
02 6801 4000 |
Hilltops Council |
Boorowa, Harden-Murrumburrah, Young, Bendick Murrell, Bribbaree, Frogmore, Galong, Jugiong, Koorawatha, Monteagle, Murringo, Reids Flat, Rugby, Rye Park, and Wombat |
Road closures - Hilltops Council (nsw.gov.au)
|
1300 4455 8677 |
Lachlan Shire Council |
Albert, Burcher, Condobolin, Fifield, Lake Cargelligo, Tottenham, Tullibigeal |
Lachlan Shire Council
|
02 6895 1900 |
Parkes Shire Council |
Alectown, Bogan Gate, Parkes, Peak Hill, Trundle, Tullamore |
Road Safety | Parkes Shire Council
|
02 6861 2333 |
Weddin Shire Council
|
Caragabal, Greenethorpe, Grenfell, Quandialla |
ROAD CLOSURES | Weddin Shire Council |
02 6343 1212 |
Major Road Closures
Major roads and highways in your local area and any associated closures are often managed by Transport NSW (TNSW)
Motorists are advised to check www.livetraffic.com for road closure updates and hazard information.
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