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ROAD CONDITION REPORT - 29/11/2021

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ROAD CONDITION REPORT - 29/11/2021
Lachlan Council News 29 Nov 2021

All unsealed roads within Lachlan Shire have been closed to vehicles over three (3) tonne until 11.00am Tuesday 30th November 2021, when the condition of the roads will be reviewed. Unless advised otherwise, roads will be reopened to all traffic after that time. School buses, Council road repair plant and Emergency Services are exempted, subject to normal risk assessment.

Please note that concessions are possible on request, for urgent transport activity on routes considered suitable to carry the proposed loading. Contact Lachlan Shire Council’s Infrastructure Services Department to discuss requirements for a concession.

Council regrets the inconvenience caused, however, the preservation of the road asset is of prime importance.

Significant rain has fallen in recent days causing numerous washouts. Damage has occurred in low lying areas and causeways. Motorists are asked to use extreme caution when travelling.

Road Closures (due to flooding):

* North Forbes Road (SR 85) - CLOSED to all vehicles due to water over the road approx. 12km east of Condobolin.

* Lachlan Valley Way (MR 377) South Forbes Road - CLOSED to all vehicles just east of Jemalong, at the 21 Mile.

* Kiacatoo Road (MR 7521) west of Kiacatoo - CLOSED to all vehicles.

* Diggers Road (SR 94) - CLOSED to all vehicles.

* Burcher Road (SR 1145) - CLOSED from Fitzgerald Road (SR 106) to Lachlan Shire LGA boundary

* Driftway Road (SR 97) – CLOSED to all vehicles.

* Grassmere Road (SR 90) – CLOSED to all vehicles at Humbug Creek

* Clargo Road (SR 102) – CLOSED to all vehicles at Humbug Creek

* Diggers Avenue (MR57S) – water over road, passable with caution

* Smythes Culvert, Lachlan Valley Way (MR57S) just past the Utes in the Paddock - water over road, passable with caution.

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.

For further information please contact Lachlan Shire Council Infrastructure Services Department on 02 6895 1900 or check out Lachlan Shire Council’s website and Facebook page. Website: https://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/

Stephen Taylor

Roads Manager

Source: Lachlan Council News : ROAD CONDITION REPORT - 29/11/2021
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