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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 06:00PM - 23/11/2009
Current Conditions
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Unincorporated Area of the Western Region - various roads
Adverse weather - Flooding
Lanes Affected: All directions
RTA advice: Check signage
Other advice: There are several local road closures in the area:
Loch Lily Road
Wilangee Road
Yanco Glen to Teilta (via Corona) Road
Netley Road
Tandou Road
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Central Western Region of NSW -
Hazard
RTA advice: Exercise caution
Other advice: Locust activity.
Swarms have recently appeared in the Coonamble area (between Coonamble, Baradine and Gulargambone, mainly adjacent to the Coonamble-Tooraweenah Road) and have also been reported near Warren (adjacent to the Oxley Highway) and Parkes.

For more information please refer to the NSW Department of Primary Industries Website
Road Works
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Wentworth - Silver City Highway
Road works
From: 6:00am on 28 November 2009
To: 2:00pm on 29 November 2009
RTA advice: Allow extra travel time
Other advice: 84 km to 90 km north of Wentworth.
Works will occur 6am - 5pm Saturday and 6am - 2pm Sunday.
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Minor - Rawsonville Bridge at Macquarie River
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: Midnight on 23 November 2009
To: Midnight on 29 November 2009
RTA advice: Reduced speed limit (20 km/h)
Other advice: Bridge maintenance.
15 tonne load limit and 3.5 metre width restriction.
Works will occur Monday to Sunday.
Minor delays expected.
Works will continue until 31 December 2009.
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Moree - Gwydir Highway (Alice Street) between Tycannah Street and Gosport Street
Road works
Lanes closed: Both directions - All
From: 6:30am on 23 November 2009
To: 8:00pm on 25 November 2009
RTA advice: Use diversions, Reduce speed limit to 50 km/h
Other advice: The detour is via Tycannah Street, Dullus Drive and Newell Highway.
Works will occur 6.30am - 8pm Monday to Wednesday.
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Gulgong - Castlereagh Highway
Road works
From: 7:30am on 21 November 2009
To: 6:00pm on 28 November 2009
RTA advice: Reduced speed limit, Check signage
Other advice: Road widening and realignment work. Between half a kilometre and 8km north of Gulgong.
Minor delays and intermittent lane closures expected.
Works will occur 7.30am - 6pm Monday to Saturday.
Speed restrictions of 40, 60 and 80 km/h.
Work is expected to continue until February 2010.
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River Lett Hill - Great Western Highway
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 6:30am on 21 November 2009
To: 6:00pm on 28 November 2009
RTA advice: Allow extra travel time, Reduce speed
Other advice: Pavement widening and resurfacing works 8km to 10km east of Lithgow.
Works will occur 6.30am to 6pm Monday to Saturday.
Lane width restricted.
Work is expected to continue until 31 December.
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Moree - Newell Highway
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 7:00am on 13 November 2009
To: 6:00pm on 30 November 2009
Impact: Minimal
RTA advice: Use diversions, Reduce speed limit to 40 km/h
Other advice: Moree Town Centre Bypass - northern section.
Road and bridge construction. Works will occur 7am - 6pm Monday to Saturday.
Detour in place.
Work is expected to continue until 30 June 2010.
For project information CLICK HERE

24hr enquiries contact 1800 052 425.
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Bathurst - Mid Western Highway above Noyeau Creek
Road works
From: 7:00am on 13 November 2009
To: 6:00pm on 30 November 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed limit to 60 km/h
Other advice: Bridge replacement 90km south west of Bathurst.
There is a new side track in use. Wide loads should arrange a prior inspection before attempting the side track. Call 132701 for contact details.
Works will occur 7am - 6pm Monday to Saturday.
Work is expected to continue until 26 April 2010.
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Warroo - Warroo Bridge at Lachlan River
Road works
Lanes closed: Both directions - All
From: 7:00am on 13 November 2009
To: 5:00pm on 22 November 2009
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed limit to 40 km/h
Other advice: Bridge repairs 40km west of Forbes. Work hours 7am - 5pm Monday to Sunday.
Work is expected to continue until 30 November.
Special Events
For a complete listing of road closures go to Traffic and transport for special events.

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