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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 10:34AM Sat 4 July 2009

Traffic reports are updated regularly. Please click on REFRESH DATA to view the latest information for this area.

Current Conditions
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Started at 04/07/09 9:24am
NEW 9:24am
Penderlea - Alpine Way
Breakdown - Bus
Initial report
Lanes Affected: Eastbound
RTA advice: Exercise caution
Other advice: 1km east of the Kosciuszko National Park entrance.
Attending: Emergency service(s), RTA
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Started at 25/06/09 8:05am
UPDATED 8:30am
Kosciuszko National Park -
Adverse weather - Snow
Confirmed
Lanes Affected: All directions
Traffic conditions: Light
Impact: Moderate
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Check signage
Other advice: Alpine Way - snow and ice from Cascades to the Wattles.

Snowy Mountains Highway - icy stretches from park boundary to Connors Hill. Chains are required from Connors Hill to Yarrangobilly Caves. The road is unsuitable for heavy vehicles without chains.

Guthega Road - icy stretches from Kosciuszko Road to Guthega Power Station. Chains required from Guthega Power Station to the village.

For more information about safe driving in the snow CLICK HERE
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Started at 25/06/09 8:00am
UPDATED 6:50am
Kosciuszko National Park -
Adverse weather - Snow
Confirmed
Lanes Affected: All directions
Impact: Moderate
Other advice: The following roads are closed until the end of the October long weekend.

Kosciuszko Road from Perisher to Charlotte Pass Lookout.
Khancoban to Cabramurra Road.
Smiggin Holes to Guthega Link Road.

Drivers should be prepared and equipped for sudden changes in road and weather conditions in Alpine areas.

For more information about safe driving in the snow CLICK HERE
Road Works
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Young - Zouch Street Bridge
Road works
Lanes closed: Both directions - All
From: Midnight on 30 March 2009
To: Midnight on 10 July 2009
RTA advice: Use alternative route
Other advice: Bridge construction over rail lines.
Temporary changes to traffic arrangements with detour for light vehicles via Nasmyth Street, McLerie Street and Whiteman Avenue. Heavy vehicles are to use Main Street.
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Gundagai - Hume Highway at Sheridan Street Off-Ramp
Road works
From: Midnight on 29 June 2009
To: Midnight on 12 July 2009
Other advice: The off-ramp is closed to all traffic.
Motorists are advised to enter Gundagai via South Gundagai exit.
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Nerriga - Charleyong Bridge between Nerriga and Braidwood
Road works
Lanes closed: Both directions - 1
From: 7:00am on 25 May 2009
To: 5:00pm on 31 July 2009
Impact: Moderate
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Reduce speed limit to 40 km/h
Other advice: The bridge is on the Braidwood Road (MR 92).
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Connors Creek - Hume Highway near Lachlan Valley Way intersection
Road works
From: 7:00am on 25 May 2009
To: 6:00pm on 10 July 2009
RTA advice: Exercise caution
Other advice: Asphalt work 24km to 31km south of Lachlan Valley Way intersection. Single lane operation. Work hours 7am - 6pm weekdays and 7am - 1pm Saturdays. Traffic controllers in operation.
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Barmedman - Temora to West Wyalong Road at Yiddah rest area
Road works
From: 7:00am on 25 May 2009
To: 5:00pm on 28 August 2009
RTA advice: Reduced speed limit (60 km/h)
Other advice: Bridge replacement works 13km north of Barmedman. The bridge is closed to all traffic, with a detour on a side track through Yiddah rest area. Work hours Monday to Sunday between 7am and 5pm.
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Glover's Hill - Hume Highway at south of Lachlan Valley Way intersection
Road works
From: 7:00am on 22 June 2009
To: 6:00pm on 17 July 2009
RTA advice: Exercise caution
Other advice: Asphalt work 8km to 10km south of the Lachlan Valley Way intersection. One lane will be closed. Work hours Monday to Friday 7am - 6pm. Traffic controllers in operation.
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Gerringong - Fern Street between Princes Highway and Gerringong township
Changed traffic conditions- Alternate road usage
Lanes closed: Southbound - All
From: 7:00am on 16 June 2009
To: 5:00pm on 14 July 2009
RTA advice: Use alternative route
Other advice: Fern Street will be closed to southbound traffic only for works by Sydney Water, from 7am June 16.
Access to Gerringong for all southbound traffic will be via Belinda Street.
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Hay Bridge - Murrumbidgee River
Road works
From: 7:00am on 10 June 2009
To: 6:00pm on 17 July 2009
RTA advice: Expect delays, Reduce speed limit to 40 km/h
Other advice: The bridge is reduced to a single lane with traffic signals controlling the traffic flow.
Width restriction of 4.7m at all times.
Work hours are Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm.
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Wymah Ferry - Lake Hume at 45km east of Albury
Changed traffic conditions- Alternate road usage
From: 7:00am on 10 June 2009
To: 9:00pm on 02 October 2009
Other advice: The Wymah ferry is currently experiencing variable operating times due to low water levels.
There is a load limit of 11 tonnes. For more information please call 131 782 during business hours.
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Bulli - Princes Highway at Lawrence Hargrave Drive
Road works
Lanes Affected: Southbound
From: 9:00am on 06 July 2009
To: 6:00pm on 10 July 2009
RTA advice: Allow extra travel time, Reduce speed limit to 40 km/h
Other advice: Construction of a retaining wall.
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Conjola Mountain - Princes Highway at Bendalong Road
Road works
From: 7:00am on 06 July 2009
To: 6:00pm on 11 July 2009
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Reduce speed limit to 60 km/h
Other advice: Construction work in progress. Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm; Saturday 8am to 1pm.
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Near Queanbeyan - Kings Highway at Captains Flat Rock
Road works
Lanes Affected: Westbound
From: 7:00am on 06 July 2009
To: 5:00pm on 10 July 2009
RTA advice: Reduced speed limit, Exercise caution (40 km/h)
Other advice: Construction work in progress.
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Braidwood Road (MR92) - Nowra to Nerriga
Road works
From: Midday on 05 June 2009
To: Midnight on 10 December 2010
Other advice: Nowra to Nerriga upgrade.
Motorists are advised to drive carefully through the construction site and on the remaining sections of gravel road as road conditions are variable.
Particular care should be taken in wet weather as unsealed sections of the road can become slippery.
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Gundagai - Hume Highway at Sheahan Bridge
Road works
From: Midnight on 29 February 2008
To: Midnight on 25 September 2009
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Reduce speed limit to 80 km/h
Other advice: Sheahan Bridge duplication project. Work days Monday to Sunday.
Single lane operation immediately north and south of Sheahan Bridge.
All traffic has been switched onto the new Sheahan Bridge while work is carried out on the existing bridge. There is a 40km/h speed limit on northern approach to bridge.

The Sheridan Street off-ramp is closed. Motorists are advised to enter Gundagai via the south Gundagai exit.
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Swan Hill - Swan Hill Bridge above Murray River
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 6:00am on 24 October 2008
To: 6:00pm on 31 July 2009
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Reduce speed limit to 10 km/h
Other advice: Work hours Monday to Friday 6am - 6pm.
A 3m width restriction and a 5m height restriction apply at all times.
Temporary traffic controls apply.
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Swan Hill - Coonamit Bridge above Wakool River
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: Midnight on 24 September 2008
To: Midnight on 25 September 2009
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Reduce speed limit to 40 km/h
Other advice: The bridge is closed. A low level bridge parallel to the existing bridge is operating with a 5.9 metre width restriction.
No work currently on site.
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Hume Highway - Table Top to Sturt Highway
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 7:00am on 24 September 2008
To: 5:00pm on 31 December 2009
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Allow extra travel time, Up to 15 minutes
Other advice: Reduced speed limits of 40, 60 & 80 km as directed.
Roadworks at various locations including Tarcutta, Kyeamba Hill, Little Billabong, Holbrook, Yarra Yarra, Mullengandra and Table Top.
Work hours Monday to Sunday 7am - 5pm

For more information CLICK HERE.
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Coolac Bypass - Hume Highway between Dog on the Tuckerbox and north of Coolac
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: Midnight on 12 August 2008
To: Midnight on 17 July 2009
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Reduce speed limit to 40 km/h
Other advice: The roadworks are located between Dog on the Tuckerbox and 4.5km north of Coolac.
Work days Monday to Sunday 7am - 5pm.
All traffic has been switched onto the full length of the southbound carriageway. Cootamundra Road traffic to enter/exit the Hume Highway at a temporary intersection at Gobarralong Road.

For more information CLICK HERE.
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Carrathool Bridge - Conargo to Carrathool Road above Murrumbidgee River
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: Midnight on 05 December 2008
To: Midnight on 29 January 2010
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed limit to 60 km/h
Other advice: No work currently but a width restriction of 3.2 metres is in place at all times.
Special Events
For a complete listing of road closures go to Traffic and transport for special events.

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