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South-Western / Southern Region

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 12:20AM Sat 26 July 2008

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 03/07/08 9:25am
UPDATED 1:02pm
Kosciuszko National Park -
Changed traffic conditions
Initial report
Lanes closed: All directions - All
Other advice: The following roads are closed until October:

- Kosciuszko Road between Perisher and Charlotte Pass Lookout.
- Khancoban to Cabramurra Road.
- Smiggin Holes to Guthega Link Road.

For information on safe driving in the snow CLICK HERE.
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Started at 14/07/08 5:52am
UPDATED 6:17am
Kosciuszko National Park -
Changed traffic conditions
Initial report
Lanes Affected: All directions
RTA advice: Exercise caution
Other advice: Guthega Road - icy stretches on the road from The Link Road to the village.

For information on safe driving in the snow CLICK HERE.
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Started at 01/05/08 10:32pm
UPDATED 8:45pm
Wymah Ferry - Murray River
Changed traffic conditions
Initial report
Lanes closed: Both directions - All
Other advice: The Wymah Ferry on the Murray River (east of Lake Hume) is closed due to the low water levels.
If current inflow conditions continue, it is expected that the ferry will be reopened to traffic from 5 August 2008.
Road Works
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Bulli - Princes Highway at Upper Bulli Pass
Road works
Lanes closed: Both directions - All
From: Midnight on 18 August 2008
To: Midnight on 26 September 2008
RTA advice: Use alternate route, Allow extra travel time
Other advice: Upper Bulli Pass will close for six weeks from Monday 18 August for essential road repairs.
The repairs will take place above the hairpin to allow access for residents.

Alternative routes will be available via Mount Ousley Road or Lawrence Hargrave Drive, this will add approximately 30 minutes to journey times.
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Douglas Park - Hume Highway at 1.5km north of Moreton Park Road south
Road works
Lanes Affected: Southbound
From: 8:30am on 29 July 2008
To: 8:00am on 30 July 2008
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Reduce speed limit to 40 km/h
Other advice: Pavement work on Tuesday and Wednesday between 8.30am and 3pm.There will be lanes closed as required.
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Narrandera - Newell Highway at 70km south of narrandera
Road works
From: 7:00am on 29 July 2008
To: 7:00am on 30 July 2008
RTA advice: Reduced speed limit, Allow extra travel time, Up to 5 minutes
Other advice: Works Tuesday and Wednesday between 7am and 5pm. Single lane and temporary traffic controls apply.
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Goulburn - Rossi Bridge between Goulburn and Crookwell
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 7:30am on 28 July 2008
To: Midnight on 01 August 2008
RTA advice: Allow extra travel time, Use alternate route
Other advice: Local road 66/78 between Goulburn and Crookwell. Timber truss rehabilitation ongoing works Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 3.30pm.

AS OF MONDAY 28 JULY, ROAD WILL BE CLOSED FOR THREE MONTHS. A detour will be in place.
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Hay - Mid-Western Highway
Road works
From: 7:00am on 28 July 2008
To: 5:00pm on 02 August 2008
RTA advice: Reduced speed limit
Other advice: 25km East of Hay.
Monday to Saturday between 7am and 5pm. Single lane will operate at times.
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Mount Ousley - F6 Freeway at Mount Pleasant turnoff
Road works
Lanes Affected: Southbound (Left turn)
From: 7:00am on 28 July 2008
To: 7:00am on 01 August 2008
RTA advice: Reduced speed limit (40 km/h)
Other advice: Left turn bay closed. Working hours Monday to Friday 7am to 4.30pm.
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Gee Gee Bridge - 36kms East of Swan Hill on Swan Hill to Deniliquin Road
Road works
From: 7:00am on 28 July 2008
To: 5:00pm on 03 August 2008
RTA advice: Reduce speed, Allow extra travel time, Up to 20 minutes
Other advice: Main and north approach bridges over Wakool River. Monday to Sunday between 7am and 5pm. Lane will be partially closed at all times. Width restriction of 4.2 metres in place at all times.
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Narrandera - Newell Highway
Road works
From: 7:00am on 28 July 2008
To: 5:00pm on 02 August 2008
RTA advice: Reduce speed, Allow extra travel time, Up to 5 minutes
Other advice: Single lane will operate 15-20km west of Narrandera Monday to Saturday between 7am and 5pm
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Nerriga - Charleyong Bridge between Nerriga and Braidwood
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 7:00am on 28 July 2008
To: 7:00am on 01 August 2008
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Reduce speed limit to 40 km/h
Other advice: A single lane closure will be in place for ongoing repairs.
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Moss Vale Road - various locations
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 6:30am on 28 July 2008
To: 6:30am on 01 August 2008
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Reduce speed limit to 40 km/h
Other advice: Maintenance work is ongoing. Lane closures as required Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 3.30pm..
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Bomaderry - Princes Highway at various locations
Road works
From: 6:30am on 28 July 2008
To: 6:30am on 01 August 2008
RTA advice: Reduced speed limit (40 km/h)
Other advice: Routine maintenance, with lane closures as required.
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Carrathool Bridge - Conargo to Carrathool Road above Murrumbidgee River
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions - All
From: Midnight on 28 July 2008
To: Midnight on 03 August 2008
RTA advice: Reduce speed
Other advice: A width restriction of 3.2 metres is in place at all times.
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West Wollongong - F6 Freeway at Reserve Street bridge
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 7:00am on 27 July 2008
To: 4:00pm on 31 July 2008
RTA advice: Reduced speed limit (40 km/h)
Other advice: Lanes closed for maintenance during work Sunday to Thursday from 7am to 4pm. Works will be ongoing. Moderate impact expected.
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Coolac Bypass - Hume Highway between Dog on the Tuckerbox, Coolac and Muttama
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 7:00am on 25 July 2008
To: 6:00pm on 03 August 2008
RTA advice: Reduced speed limit, Exercise caution
Other advice: Northbound carriageway between the Dog on the Tuckerbox (5km to 10km north of Gundagai) and Muttama Creek, is closed. Traffic has been diverted on to the southbound carriageway including the new Muttama Creek southbound bridge.

Traffic has been diverted on to the northbound carriageway 2km - 4.5km north of Coolac village.

Single lane operation at above locations, with speed restrictions in place.

For more information CLICK HERE.
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Harden - Burley Griffin Way at 49 km west of Harden
Road works
From: 7:00am on 25 July 2008
To: 5:00pm on 01 August 2008
RTA advice: Reduced speed limit, Check signage, Up to 5 minutes
Other advice: Monday to Friday (7am - 5pm). Single lane will operate at times.
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Hume Highway Duplication - Sturt Highway to Table Top
Road works
From: 7:00am on 25 July 2008
To: 6:00pm on 01 August 2008
RTA advice: Reduced speed limit, Allow extra travel time
Other advice: Table Top Road to Fairbairn Road. (Weds-Fri, 7am-6pm) Single carriageway operating in two way directions. Restricted shoulder widths where concrete barriers are in place. Some overtaking lanes have been shortened. Motorists may experience delays of up to 10 minutes.

For more information CLICK HERE.
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Swan Hill - Coonamit Bridge at Wakool River
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions - All
From: Midnight on 25 July 2008
To: Midnight on 02 August 2008
RTA advice: Reduced speed limit, Allow extra travel time, Up to 5 minutes
Other advice: 30km north of Swan Hill. Coonamit Bridge is closed and a one lane, low level bridge parallel to the existing bridge is operating with a 5.9 metre width restriction.
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West Wyalong - Mid-Western Highway at various locations
Road works
From: 7:00am on 21 July 2008
To: 5:00pm on 26 July 2008
RTA advice: Reduce speed, Allow extra travel time, Up to 5 minutes
Other advice: Works at Various locations 7-62km west of West Wyalong, Monday to Saturday. Single lane will operate at times. Temporary traffic control in place.
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Dunmore - Princes Highway between James Road and Shellharbour Road
Road works
From: Midnight on 10 June 2008
To: Midnight on 31 January 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed limit to 60 km/h
Other advice: Southbound traffic is switched to the northbound carriageway for 1.5km while the new southbound lanes are built.
One lane available in each direction.

Expected completion early 2009.
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Hillston - Narrandera - Mossgiel Road at Hillston Bridge (Lachlan River)
Road works
From: Midnight on 22 April 2008
To: Midnight on 31 August 2008
RTA advice: Reduced speed limit, Allow extra travel time
Other advice: Work hours are from Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm.
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Gundagai - Hume Highway at Sheahan Bridge
Road works
From: Midnight on 13 February 2008
To: Midnight on 01 December 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed
Other advice: Sheahan Bridge duplication project. Hume Highway
Single lane operation immediately north and south of Sheahan Bridge.

For more information CLICK HERE.
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Nowra - Braidwood Road (MR92)
Road works
From: Midnight on 29 January 2008
To: Midnight on 28 February 2009
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Reduce speed limit to 40 km/h
Other advice: 60 to 70 kms west of Nowra

Road works at several locations. Work hours Monday to Friday 7am - 6pm and Saturday 8am - 1pm.
Particular care should be taken in wet weather as unsealed sections of the road can become slippery and suitable only for 4WD vehicles.
Motorists are advised to expect delays of up 15 minutes.
Special Events
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Corowa - Bridge Road on John Foord Bridge
Changed traffic conditions - Alternate road usage
From: Midnight on 28 July 2008
To: Midnight on 03 August 2008
RTA advice: Use diversions, Reduce speed limit to 40 km/h
Other advice: 200m north of John Foord Bridge. A 400m long side track detour on the western side of Bridge Road is in operation, with one lane available in each direction. A 12 tonne load limit applies to vehicles travelling across the John Foord Bridge. Temporary traffic controls apply. New entrance to caravan park is in operation from 24 July from eastern side of Bridge Road. Motorists may experience delays of up to 5 minutes.
For more information CLICK HERE.
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Dapto - Cleveland Road near Marshall Street
Changed traffic conditions - Maintenance work
Lanes closed: Both directions - All
From: Midnight on 04 July 2008
To: Midnight on 04 August 2008
RTA advice: Exercise caution, Use diversions
Other advice: RailCorp works on the Cleveland Road rail bridge.
Cleveland Road is closed in both directions until 4 August 2008.

Vehicle access to Dapto High School will be from the west via Avondale Road only.

Motorists travelling from Princes Highway to drop off/ pick up school children should use the northern end of Marshall Street.

Bus stops have been temporarily moved to the southern end of Marshall Street.
For a complete listing of road closures go to Traffic and transport for special events.

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