As at 1130am Saturday 1 October 2016

Major State Road updates such as for the A41 Olympic Hwy, B81 Lachlan Valley Way, B91 Burley Griffin Way can be monitored on the RMS Live Traffic Website

Hilltops Council would like to advise that the local road network has been affected by recent rain as follows:

Eastern Council Area (Boorowa Area)

  • Scott Street at Boorowa River
  • Brial Road at Boorowa River
  • Cocomingla Lane
  • Kenyu Road at Narrallen Creek
  • Cemetery Road Rye Park at Pudman Creek
  • Tarrants Gap Road
  • Darbys Falls Road at Lachlan River
  • Kenny’s Creek Road at Pudman Creek
  • Campbellfields Road
  • Heathfield Road
  • Brial Street at Ryans Creek – water over road – drive with caution
  • Springvale Road – water over road, drive with caution
  • Bennett’s Spring’s Road at Boorowa River – open to 5 tonne
  • Bennett Springs Bridge – Closed

Western Council Area (Young Area)

CLOSED ROADS

  • Murringo Stock Route (Between the Olympic Hwy & Murringo)
  • Monteagle Stock Route (Henry Lawson Way end) Open
  • Milvale (Temora) Road – OPEN – Local Traffic only
  • Nile Mile Gap Road
  • Murringo Gap Road – Open
  • Belowra Road – OPEN with Cautions
  • Scenic Road (North)

OPEN WITH CAUTIONS

  • A41 / Olympic Highway – Water on road, Proceed with care

Southern Council Area (Harden Area)

CLOSED ROADS

  • Huntleigh Road, Kingsvale
  • Brennans Lane, Wombat
  • Wombat Creek Road, Wombat
  • Coppabella Road, Galong at Carrs Crossing
  • Eubindal Road, Galong  – unsealed section east of Sibelco quarry
  • Bramshott Road, Nubba
  • Bonnington Road (Causeway)
  • Nimby Road (Causeway)
  • Berremangra Road (Causeway)
  • Westbourne Road (Causeway)
  • Linden Road (Causeway)

OPEN WITH CAUTIONS

  • Wombat Road at Salt Gully area, 40km/h speed restriction
  • Back Creek Road north of Success Stud, 40km/h speed restriction
  • Back Jugiong Road
  • Westbourne Road, Berremangra at both creek crossings
  • Colorado Road, Nubba – east of Bramshott Road
  • Cumbamurra Road, Berremangra
  • Whitefields Road, Berremangra

Motorists are advised road closures on various local roads remain in place and, Council is attempting to have these roads open and trafficable as soon as possible.

Information will be updated when available.

For after hours Roads Emergencies please contact

  • Eastern Council Area (former Boorowa Council) – 0428 851083
  • Western Council Area (former Young Shire) – 0427 701 262
  • Southern Council Area (former Harden Shire) – 6386 0160

NOTE:

During the time of Road Closure, users are reminded that;

  • They may be liable for any damage that they cause to a road that is closed or to their vehicle.
  • Travelling on roads covered with water is extremely dangerous and should be avoided.
  • Road conditions can change without warning and drivers should travel with caution.
  • Unsealed roads damage very easily when they are wet and only essential journeys should be undertaken until these roads dry out.
  • Repairs to damaged roads are not usually possible until both the roads and gravel stockpiles begin to dry out.
  • Council prioritises repairs with higher trafficked roads usually receiving attention first.

During rain and flood events Hilltops Council staff continue to inspect roads and collect information to update road bulletins at regular intervals.  Information is also available through local radio stations and via Council’s social media.

This information is not exhaustive, it is only current at the time of posting, and should be regarded as a guide only.  Motorists may experience different conditions on site to those reported above.  As such motorists are reminded to undertake their own assessment as to the level of risk associated with driving on the roads within the Hilltops Council area at this time.  Roads and road surfaces may be wet or covered with water at culverts and causeways.  Motorists are reminded to drive to the road conditions, obey road signs at all times and proceed with extreme caution.