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The Live traffic reports are updated from the RTA's Transport Management Centre (TMC). The TMC manages incidents, such as accidents, and other disruptions to the road network, such as special events.  

Last refreshed 05:59AM - 8/11/2009
Current Conditions
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Orara Way - between Armidale Road (Elland) and Glenreagh
Adverse weather - Flooding
Initial report
Lanes closed: Both directions - All
Impact: Significant
RTA advice: Avoid the area
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Gravesend - Gwydir Highway on Gwydir Bridge
Accident - Truck
Initial report
Lanes Affected: Both directions
RTA advice: Exercise caution
Other advice: Council is attending. There is a damaged guardrail, expected to remain until Monday morning.
Eastbound is closed, but westbound is being used to alternate traffic using traffic signals.
Attending: Emergency service(s)
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UBD: ! Coffs Harbour - Pacific Highway at High Street
Traffic signals - Lights flashing yellow
Initial report
RTA advice: Exercise caution
Other advice: The maintenance work will take place Sunday morning.
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Waterfall Way - between Pacific Highway and Bellingen
Adverse weather - Flooding
Confirmed
Lanes Affected: Both directions
Impact: Significant
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Expect delays
Other advice: There is alternating traffic in place using portable signals between the Pacific Highway and Bellingen.

For more information about closures on local roads in the Coffs Harbour area please CLICK HERE.
Road Works
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Tenterfield - Bruxner Highway
Road works
From: 7:00am on 31 October 2009
To: Midnight on 14 November 2009
Other advice: Road widening and rehabilitation 22km east of Tenterfield. Work hours Monday to Friday 7am - 5pm. Works expected to continue until 22 January 2010.
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Armidale - Waterfall Way at Four Mile Creek
Road works
From: 7:00am on 31 October 2009
To: Midnight on 15 November 2009
RTA advice: Expect delays
Other advice: Bridge replacement 36km east of Armidale. Both lanes closed for short periods under traffic control. Work hours Monday to Friday 7am - 6pm and Saturday 7am - 3:30pm. This project is due for completion in June 2010.
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Pacific Highway - Hexham to Queensland Border
Road works
From: Midnight on 29 October 2009
To: Midnight on 13 November 2009
Other advice: Maintenance activities will be undertaken at various locations between Hexham and the Queensland border which may result in delays. Traffic delays at these sites will vary and motorists are asked to be patient, observe all warning signs, adhere to directions given by traffic controllers and reduce speed accordingly.
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Pacific Highway - Maclean to Ballina
Road works
From: Midnight on 29 October 2009
To: Midnight on 13 November 2009
Other advice: Construction work will take place for the Ballina Bypass (4 to 6km south of Ballina). Temporary traffic control will be implemented involving reduced speed limits and lane closures. Some minor delays may be experienced.
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Pacific Highway - Taree to Kempsey
Road works
From: Midnight on 29 October 2009
To: Midnight on 13 November 2009
Other advice: Construction work will take place between Coopernook and Herons Creek (25 to 28km north of Taree), Temporary traffic control will be implemented involving reduced speed limits and lane closures. Some minor delays will be experienced.
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Pacific Highway - Hexham to Bulahdelah
Road works
From: Midnight on 29 October 2009
To: Midnight on 13 November 2009
Other advice: Construction work will take place between Waterholes Gap (17km south of Bulahdelah) and Bulahdelah. Temporary traffic control will be implemented involving reduced speed limits and lane closures. Some minor delays will be experienced.
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Lawrence - Bluff Point Ferry
Road works
From: 9:50am on 10 November 2009
To: 11:00am on 10 November 2009
Other advice: Regular maintenance occurs on the Bluff Point Ferry each Tuesday 9:50am - 11am.
Dates are 10/11, 17/11 and 24/11.
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Mooney Mooney Creek Bridge - F3 Freeway
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions - 1 of 3 (Lane 1)
From: 8:00pm on 09 November 2009
To: 5:00am on 14 November 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed
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Bellingen Shire - Waterfall Way near Dorrigo Mountain
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: Midnight on 09 November 2009
To: Midnight on 15 November 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed limit to 40 km/h
Other advice: Drainage works and flood restoration works with traffic control in place during work hours.
West of Newell Falls on Dorrigo Mountain reduced to one lane with 24 hr traffic lights.
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Maclean - Pacific Highway at Byrons Lane
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: Midnight on 09 November 2009
To: Midnight on 21 December 2009
RTA advice: Check signage
Other advice: The works are located 15 kms south of Maclean.
A 5.0 metre width restriction will be in place from Monday 9 November for around 6 weeks.
Portable traffic signals will be in place 24 hours a day with the existing 60km/h speed limit in place until the works are completed.
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Ourimbah - F3 Freeway
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions - 1 of 3 (Lane 1)
From: 9:30am on 09 November 2009
To: 3:30pm on 13 November 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed
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Morisset - F3 Freeway
Road works
Lanes Affected: Northbound - 1
From: 8:00am on 09 November 2009
To: 3:30pm on 13 November 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed
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Hawkesbury River Bridge to Toronto - F3 Freeway
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions - 1 of 3 (Lane 1)
From: 7:00am on 09 November 2009
To: 3:30pm on 13 November 2009
RTA advice: Reduce speed, Check signage
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Mt White - F3 Freeway
Road works
Lanes Affected: Northbound - 1 of 3
From: 7:00am on 09 November 2009
To: 3:00pm on 14 November 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed
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Armidale - New England Highway at Sunnyside Road
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 7:00am on 09 November 2009
To: 3:30pm on 14 November 2009
RTA advice: Expect delays, Reduce speed
Other advice: Road realignment 17km north of Armidale. Work hours Monday to Friday 7am - 6pm and Saturday 7am - 3:30pm.

A traffic switch is planned Tuesday 10 November 09. Traffic will be restricted to one lane during working hours, with alternating traffic under traffic control. The width of this one lane will be restricted to 4.5 m (3.5 m wide travel lane and 0.5 m sealed shoulders).

After work hours southbound traffic will operate on the same width restricted lane and northbound traffic will operate on an unsealed road. With sufficient notice, special arrangements can be made for an oversized vehicle to be bought through on the side that is under construction during working hours.

Scheduled completion date for this project is February 2010.
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Armidale - Waterfall Way at St Helena Creek
Road works
From: 7:00am on 09 November 2009
To: 3:30pm on 14 November 2009
RTA advice: Expect delays
Other advice: Bridge replacement 39km east of Armidale. Both lanes closed for short periods under traffic control. Work hours Monday to Friday 7am - 6pm and Saturday 7am - 3:30pm. Scheduled completion date for this project is June 2010.
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Freemans Interchange Bridge - F3 Freeway
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions - 1
From: 7:30pm on 08 November 2009
To: 4:00am on 14 November 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed
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Wyong Road Interchange - F3 Freeway
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions - 1 of 3 (Lane 1)
From: 7:30pm on 08 November 2009
To: 4:00am on 13 November 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed
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Calga Interchange to Somersby Interchange - F3 Freeway
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions - 2 of 3
From: 7:00pm on 08 November 2009
To: 6:00am on 13 November 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed
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Hexham - New England Highway
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions - 1
From: 7:00pm on 08 November 2009
To: 5:00am on 14 November 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed
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Wyong - F3 Freeway between Palmers Road and Wyong River
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions - 1
From: 7:00pm on 08 November 2009
To: 6:00am on 13 November 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed
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Minmi to Wallsend - Newcastle link Road
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions - 1
From: 9:30am on 08 November 2009
To: 5:30am on 14 November 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed
Other advice: Hours 9.30am - 2.30pm and 7pm to 5.30am.
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Ulmarra - Ulmarra Ferry
Road works
From: 9:30am on 04 December 2009
To: 11:30am on 04 December 2009
RTA advice: Allow extra travel time
Other advice: Regular maintenance occurs on the first Wednesday of each month between 9:30am - 11:30am. The ferry will also be closed for periods of up to four hours at low tide.
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Colo Heights to Mellong - Putty Road
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 9:00am on 03 November 2009
To: 5:00pm on 04 June 2010
RTA advice: Check signage, Exercise caution
Other advice: Slope remediation works Monday to Friday from 9am - 3pm from 3 November 2009 until 4 June 2010 (weather permitting).
One lane will be closed with traffic control in place to allow motorists to pass at intervals.
Special Events
For a complete listing of road closures go to Traffic and transport for special events.

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