ROAD CONDITION REPORT - 21/12/2021

All unsealed roads within Lachlan Shire are now open to vehicles. 

Flooding events have caused 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.

•Kiacatoo Road (MR 7521) – CLOSED to all vehicles west of Kiacatoo Hall.

Detours available via Kiargarthur Road (SR 1031) and Bimbella Road (SR 56).

•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.

•Gum Bend Lake Road (SR 347) – OPEN to all vehicles however Camping Ground and Gum Bend Lake are closed

•Weir Road (SR 426) – CLOSED at causeways

Water over road – Passable with CAUTION:

•Lachlan Valley Way (SR 1411) – water over road at Euabalong Bridge 

•Lachlan Valley Way (SR 230) – water over road from Brotherony Road (SR 1006) to Curlew Road (SR 231)

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