Road Closures
In times of flooding and road works, plan your trip ahead
Reconsider non-essential travel
During and immediately after significant floods and storms, please reconsider taking non-essential journeys to affected areas.
Floodwater can damage roads, make causeways impassable and people that have tried to cross flooded roads have been swept away.
Trees, powerlines and other debris can restrict access to affected areas after a severe storm.
Plan your trip
If travel is essential and unavoidable, it is important to plan your route before you travel to avoid roads that are likely to be closed.
Unsealed Roads Open
Due to the continued wet conditions, all unsealed in the Forbes Shire are closed to vehicles over 4.5tonnes. Emergency Services, school buses and Council road repair plant are exempt, subject to assessment.
This restriction will apply until 10am on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
Please note concessions for urgent transport activity on routes may be requested. Contact Council's Maintenance Supervisor, Andrew Rousell, on 6850 2300 (option 2) to discuss the requirements of the concession.
Council apologises for the inconvenience caused, however the preservation of road assets is of prime importance.
Due to the continued wet conditions motorists are advised to drive with caution on all roads in the Forbes Shire.
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.
NSW SES Flood Bulletin Update
NONE TO REPORT
Road Closures and hazards
ROAD |
LOCATION |
STATUS |
Pinnacle Road |
"Freemont" |
CLOSED to all traffic |
Woolshed Road |
From Newell Highway (HW17) |
CLOSED. Limited access off Littles Road. Signs in place. |
Wambat St |
Johnny Woods Crossing |
CLOSED to all traffic |
Salisbury Road |
Bedgerabong Road/Racecourse Road |
CLOSED to all traffic |
Mount Tallabung Road |
Maloneys Pit - North of Carrawandool Road |
Water over road - signs in situ - drive with caution |
Battery Hill Road |
Wirrinya Ski Dam |
Water over road - signs in situ - drive with caution |
Yarrabandai Road |
Causeway east of Yarragong Road |
Water over road - signs in situ - drive with caution |
|
Near Woodlawn Lane |
Water over road - signs in situ - drive with caution |
|
Corridgery Road intersection |
Water over road - signs in situ - drive with caution |
|
Roadworks - Bollingers Lane |
Water over road - signs in situ - drive with caution |
|
Stoney Crossing @ Gunningbland Creek |
Water over road - signs in situ - drive with caution |
Thurungle Road |
At Bridge |
Road pavement has sustained damage. Reduce speed. Rough surface signage in place. |
Uphills Road |
|
Water over road - signs in situ - drive with caution |
Miles Road |
|
Water over road - signs in situ - drive with caution |
Forest Road |
|
Water over road - signs in situ - drive with caution |
Littles Road |
|
Water over road - signs in situ - drive with caution |
Bundaburrah Crossing |
Show St/Farnell St |
Water over road - signs in situ - drive with caution |
Lake Forbes Precinct |
Sir Francis Forbes Drive |
Water over road - signs in situ - drive with caution |
|
Gordon Duff Drive |
Water over road - signs in situ - drive with caution |
|
Footbridge between Sherriff St and Wirradjuri Dreaming Centre |
Footbridge closed. Not accessible to pedestrians. |
As at 4:00pm on 16 May, 2022.
PLEASE BE ADVISED - due to ongoing wet weather, there are some roads within the shire that may have hazards or are damaged. Council advises extreme care should be used when driving on country roads. Whilst water may not seem to be deep, the pavement may have suffered extensive damage.
Reduced Speed Zones Applied
LACHLAN VALLEY WAY- South Condobolin Rd- at 21 Mile - Open- road damage proceed with caution, signage in place
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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