Road Condition Report

Lachlan Shire Council manages approximately 4,400km of roads. Of those, approximately 1,000km are sealed. The rest are graveled or natural soil formations, with condition and traffic conditions varying according to the weather and heavy vehicles usage.

ROAD CONDITION REPORT - 29/11/2022 (3.00 PM)

The information provided is updated as changes occur to the road network. If it has not been updated, the conditions are considered the same.

All unsealed roads within Lachlan Shire are now open to all vehicles with exception to the roads that are listed below.

Rain events continue to impact roads across the network. There are a lot of roads that have not been inspected due to inaccessibility. Many creek crossings are likely to be inundated and unsafe to cross.

Many of the damaged and flooded roads are not sign posted as Council staff are not able to access sites and signage has been stretched to the limit due to the size of the flooding event.

Motorists are asked to use extreme caution and drive to conditions when travelling on roads and causeways impacted by flood and storms.

It is an offence to remove, relocate or drive past closed road signs. This puts other motorists at risk. Offenders can be prosecuted by the NSW Police Force.

CONDOBOLIN:
Road Name	Status	Comments
Airport Road (SR 346)	CLOSED	all vehicles - local 4WD traffic only
Bimbella Road (SR 56)	CLOSED	all vehicles – Mowabla Road to Shire boundary
Boona Road (SR 45)	CLOSED	all vehicles - at Murda Creek crossing
Delladale Lane (SR 409)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Diggers Avenue (MR 57 S)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Grassmere Road (SR 90)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Gum Bend Road (SR 347)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Henry Parkes Way (MR 461)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Vermont Hill Road to Shire Boundary
Kiacatoo Road (MR 7521)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Lachlan Street	CLOSED	all vehicles
Lachlan Valley Way (MR 377)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Diggers Avenue to Willow Bend Road
Lachlan Valley Way (MR 57 S) - Smyths Culvert	CLOSED	all vehicles
Lachlan Valley Way (SR 230) - South River Road	CLOSED	all vehicles
Lake Cargelligo Road (MR 7513)	CLOSED	all vehicles - The Gipps Way to Clarries Lane (Banar Swamp)
Melrose Plains Road (SR 44)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Albert Road to Verona Road
Mumbil Tank Road (SR 53)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Palesthan Road to Wylona Road
North Forbes Road (SR 85)	CLOSED	all vehicles – Willow Bend Road to Shire boundary
Nyngan Road (MR 7514)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Wyoming Road to Shire boundary
Springvale Road (SR 60)	CLOSED	all vehicles over 3 tonne between Fifield Road to Lara Lane
The Gipps Way (MR 57 S)- Murie Creek	CLOSED	all vehicles
Vermont Hill Road (SR 50)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Henry Parkes Way to Rosedale Road
TOTTENHAM:
Road Name	Status	Comments
Albert Road (SR 1347)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Larkings Road to Kerriwah Road
Bobadah Road (SR 1169)	CLOSED	all vehicles at Bulbodney Creek Crossing
Bobadah Road (SR 1169)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Bobadah locality to Cockies Road
Kerriwah Road (SR 25)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Albert Road to Jumble Plains Road
Lansdale Road (SR 5)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Moiravale Road (SR 11)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Wilmatha Road (SR 34)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Albert Road to Braalghy Road
Yethera Road (SR 435)	CLOSED	to vehicles over 3 tonne between Dandaloo Road to Middlefield Road
LAKE CARGELLIGO:
Road Name	Status	Comments
Alexanders Lane (SR 203)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Bartholomews Lane (SR 204)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Booth Road (SR 186)	CLOSED	To vehicles over 3 tonne
Bootoowa Road (SR 199)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Brewer Lane (SR 208)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Brotherony Road (SR 1006)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Lake Cargelligo Road to Lachlan Valley Way
Contarlo Road (SR 205)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Curlew Road (SR 231)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Chanter Road to Lachlan Valley Way
Fairs Road (SR 198)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Fyfes Road (SR 414)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Gleesons Road (SR 188)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Goldings Lane (SR 224)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Harts Lane (SR 210)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Keeleys Lane (SR 201)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Kynwoor Road (SR 207)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Lachlan Valley Way (SR 1411)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Curlew Road to Shire boundary
Lachlan Valley Way (SR 230)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Brotherony Road to Curlew Road
Lachlan Valley Way (MR 501)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Brewer Lane to Shire boundary
Lake Cargelligo Road (MR 7513)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Nilssons Lane to Curlew Road
Morris Lane (SR 200)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Mt Daylight Road (SR 206)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Quinanes Lane (SR 202)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Thomas Road (SR 152)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Halls Road to Tuggerabach Road
Weir Road (SR 426)	CLOSED	all vehicles
VILLAGES:
Road Name	Status	Comments
Back Tullamore Road (SR 43)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Gobondery Road (North) to Fifield Road
Bloomfield Road (SR 382)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Carlisle-Trundle Road to Platina Road
Burcher Road (SR 1145)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Fitzgerald Road to Shire boundary
Camp Road (SR 121)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Cincinnati Lane (SR 403)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Clargo Road (SR 102)	CLOSED	all vehicles at Humbug Creek Crossing
Corinella Road (SR 101)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Marsden Road to Shire boundary
Deacons Lane (SR 4085)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Merribogie Road to West Milby Road
Diggers Road (SR 94)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Driftway Road (SR 97)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Euglo Trig Road (SR 110)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Hodges Road (SR 131)	CLOSED	all vehicles - West Milby Road to Lake Cargelligo Road
Keronga Road (SR 413)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Marsden Road (SR 91)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Lachlan Valley Way to Manna Forest Road
Merribogie Road (SR 120)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Weja Road to Deacons Lane
Red Heart Road (SR 41)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Fifield Road to Hockey Road
Scrubby Lane (SR 100)	CLOSED	all vehicles at Grassmere Road
Sims Road (SR 132)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Timmins Lane (SR 76)	CLOSED	all vehicles
Wilga Ridge Road (SR 63)	CLOSED	all vehicles - Fifield Road to Carlisle-Trundle Road

OTHER COUNCIL INFORMATION:

• Condobolin / Trundle Road (SR 71) – CLOSED to all vehicles in Parkes Shire LGA.

• Lachlan Valley Way (MR 377) South Forbes Road - CLOSED to all vehicles 30 kms from Forbes.

• Lachlan Valley Way (MR 423) – CLOSED to all vehicles in Cobar Shire LGA.

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

In the event of flooding, accidents or roadworks, road closures within NSW can be obtained by visiting the website below:

• Live Traffic NSW https://www.livetraffic.com/desktop.html

A map of local roads can be found here: Lachlan-Shire-Council-Road-Map

A map of the local towns can be found here: Lachlan-Shire-Town-Map 

Road Conditions

Drivers are reminded that care should be taken on roads at all times and to drive according to the conditions as required by law. Sudden and/or intense localised storms can quickly change road conditions. When roads are wet or damaged:

• They may be soft, slippery, scoured, silted, potholed, rutted, washed out and/or covered in debris;
• Take extra care and reduce speed to what is suitable for the conditions;
• Unsealed roads may become impassable, particularly those without gravel on “black soil” or soft red loams – they are not all-weather roads;
• Travel on unsealed roads should be delayed or limited to necessary trips and take alternate routes on sealed roads if available; 
• Heavy vehicle trips in particular should be minimised, delayed or re-routed to take advantage of sealed roads;
• Be aware that the shoulders of sealed roads can be damaged or soft, this may be indicated by warning signs, barrier mesh or other warning device if a particular problem has occurred and has been reported, but otherwise treat all wet verges and shoulders with caution;
• Be aware that with over 4,000km of roads, Council may not be  aware of a problem until advised by road users;
• With limited resources Council cannot immediately repair, or install signs on every hazard, major or minor, or where access is already difficult, or in remote locations;
• Damage to roads by users impacts on the level of service for other road users and diverts funds from other needs. 

Flood Water Dangers

People should avoid walking or driving through flood waters, especially if it is fast flowing and/or could be deeper than the vehicle’s floor pan. Potential hazards include fast currents, deep water and the water may hide potholes, edges of embankments, debris, washouts and changes of direction. 

The combination of moving deep water is particularly risky, with the water pushing against the vehicle and trying to lift it. Some lighter or well sealed vehicles are more prone to flotation than others. 

Road Restrictions for Rain

When rainfalls exceed 25mm over large areas, Council usually imposes a 3T load limit to minimise road damage and risk to the public. Light vehicles are permitted with caution to minimise inconvenience. 

Emergency services vehicles and essential services vehicles (including council, electricity and telephone utilities, mail contractors and school buses) are permitted to use restricted access roads, subject to risk assessments.

During general restrictions, conditions will vary across the Shire as the rainfall intensity, quantity and duration varies. Concessions may be available on request to Infrastructure Services, for urgent transport activity on suitable routes. 

Road Closures in Floods

Council rarely closes a whole road, but if it does, it is to reduce risk to travellers or to the roads. 

 During flooding, Council may set out signs to guide the travelling public away from or around potentially hazardous routes or to limit road damage. 

A “road closed ahead” sign indicates that there is a closure somewhere ahead. Local traffic can still use the open parts of the road to access part of the area, but through traffic should follow a marked detour or seek an alternate route. 

A “road closed” sign means that the road is closed from that sign and access is not permitted beyond that point. Closures are usually positioned to minimise impacts on residents.

Penalties for entering a closed road, exceeding a load limit or interfering with signs may also include the cost of repairs and the cost of recovering a stranded vehicle. Drivers should also consider the risk to themselves, their passengers and rescuers, and possible voiding of insurance cover.

During periods of significant flooding, Council provides maps of road closure sites and preferred through routes applicable to various stages of the flooding. This assists drivers who are unfamiliar with the area to plan their trips and the associated temporary signs help to guide them through the Shire. Interference with these signs puts the through travellers in particular at risk, as they may not be familiar with the roads.

Concessions to allow specific access may be available on request to Infrastructure Services, for urgent transport activity on suitable routes. This can include stock transports engaged in removing stock ahead of flood danger.