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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 03:36PM - 10/02/2010
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Started at 10/02/2010 3:30pm
UPDATED   3:31pm
Strathfield - Centenary Drive at Weeroona Road
Breakdown - Truck
Lanes closed: Southbound - 1 of 3 (Lane 1)
RTA advice: Reduce speed, Exercise caution
Road Works
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Lidcombe - Joseph Street between George Avenue and Botanica Drive
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 9:00pm on 20 January 2010
To: 5:00am on 08 February 2010
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed
Other advice: Installation of wire rope safety barriers on the central median.
Works will occur 9pm - 5am each night.
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M5 Motorway - E-Way Toll Gates
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: Midnight on 18 January 2010
To: Midnight on 19 February 2010
RTA advice: Check signage
Other advice: E-Way toll lanes will be closed 24 hours continuous at the entry and exit ramps at Henry Lawson Drive, The River Road and Fairford Road.
Traffic will be merged into the cash lanes. E-tag readers will be accepted in the cash lanes during this period.
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Sydney - Bridge Street at Macquarie Street
Road works
From: 7:00am on 14 February 2010
To: 7:00pm on 14 February 2010
Other advice: 2 of 3 eastbound lanes in Bridge Street will close from Phillip Street to Macquarie Street.
2 of 3 northbound lanes in Macquarie Street will close from Bent Street to Albert Street.
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Ashfield - Elizabeth Street between Charlotte Street and Orpington Street
Road works
Lanes closed: Both directions - All
From: Midnight on 12 January 2010
To: Midnight on 12 February 2010
RTA advice: Use diversions, Check signage
Other advice: 24 hour closures will occur on the following dates -
Tuesday 12 to Wednesday 27 January; and
Thursday 28 January to Friday 12 February.

All traffic will be detoured through Charlotte Street, Webbs Avenue, Chandos Street and Orpington Street during these times.
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Greenacre - Roberts Road between Hume Highway and Rebecca Road
Road works
Lanes closed: Northbound - 2 of 3
From: 9:00pm on 10 February 2010
To: 5:00am on 11 March 2010
Other advice: Works will occur Sunday to Wednesday 9pm - 5am, Thursday 10pm - 5am and Friday and Saturday 9.30pm - 6am.
There will be no work on Thursday 18, Saturday 20 and Monday 22 February.
Works will continue until 10 March.
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Pyrmont - Harris Street between Quarry Street and Macarthur Street
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 6:00am on 10 January 2010
To: 1:30pm on 07 February 2010
RTA advice: Check signage, Exercise caution
Other advice: Work will occur on Saturdays and Sundays only between 6am and 1:30pm.
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Redfern - Cleveland Street between South Dowling Street and Elizabeth Street
Road works
Lanes closed: Westbound - All
From: 10:00pm on 08 February 2010
To: 5:00am on 12 February 2010
RTA advice: Use diversions
Other advice: Road resurfacing.
Works will occur 10pm - 5am Monday to Thursday.
Westbound traffic will be detoured via South Dowling, Fitzroy, Foveaux and Elizabeth Streets.
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Sydney - Druitt Street between George Street and Clarence Street
Road works
Lanes closed: Westbound - 1 of 2 (Lane 1)
Eastbound - All (Bus)
From: 7:00am on 06 February 2010
To: 10:00pm on 07 February 2010
Other advice: Energy Australia works will occur over 2 weekends
30 & 31 January; and
6 & 7 February
between the hours of 7am and 10pm each day.

The eastbound lane closure will affect buses only, a bus diversion will be implemented.
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Rozelle - Victoria Road on Iron Cove Bridge
Road works
Lanes closed: Westbound - 1 of 3 (Lane 1)
From: 6:00am on 06 February 2010
To: 2:00pm on 06 February 2010
RTA advice: Check signage, Exercise caution
Other advice: Work will occur on; Saturday 6 and Saturday 13 February 6am - 2pm.
A one-day weekend closure (intermittent) will also be required between 10 February and 10 July.

This work is part of the Inner West Busway project.
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Sydney - Sydney Harbour Bridge at Cahill Expressway
Road works
Lanes Affected: Southbound
From: 9:00pm on 05 February 2010
To: 4:30am on 11 February 2010
RTA advice: Check signage
Other advice: Lanes 6, 7 and 8 will be closed for night roadworks.
Works will occur from 9pm - 4.30am Monday to Friday.
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Ashfield - Frederick Street between Hume Highway and Parramatta Road
Road works
From: 8:00pm on 02 February 2010
To: 5:00am on 16 February 2010
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed
Other advice: Road resurfacing. The section of road undergoing maintenance will be partially closed. Traffic access will be maintained. Motorists may experience some delays.
Works will occur 8pm - 5am Sunday to Friday.
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Granville - Parramatta Road between Good Street and Mort Street
Road works
Lanes closed: Westbound - All
From: 9:00pm on 01 February 2010
To: 6:00am on 28 February 2010
Other advice: Westbound closure nightly Monday to Saturday excluding 15th February.
A contra flow will be in place using the eastbound lanes.
Vehicles can access the Granville CBD via Good Street, Bridge Street and Railway Parade.

Works will occur Monday - Tuesday 9pm - 5am, Wednesday 10pm - 5am, Thursday 11pm - 5am, Friday and Saturday 11pm - 6am.
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Silverwater - M4 Motorway between Silverwater Road and Church Street
Road works
Lanes closed: Eastbound - 2 of 3
Westbound - 2 of 4
From: 9:00pm on 01 February 2010
To: 6:00am on 01 March 2010
RTA advice: Check signage, Expect delays
Other advice: Night works for removal of the toll plaza from 1 to 28 February.
Westbound lanes closed -
Monday to Wednesday 10pm - 4:30am; Thursday 10:30pm - 4:30am; & Friday and Saturday 11pm - 6am.

Eastbound lanes closed -
Sunday to Wednesday 9pm - 4:30am; Thursday 10pm - 4:30am; & Friday and Saturday 10pm - 6am.

NB: There will be a full closure of the motorway, in both directions on Tuesday 16 from midnight to 5am. Alternative route via The Great Western Highway (Parramatta Road).
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Blakehurst - Princes Highway on Tom Uglys Bridge
Road works
Lanes Affected: Southbound
From: 8:00pm on 01 February 2010
To: 5:00am on 26 March 2010
RTA advice: Check signage, Reduce speed
Other advice: Road resurfacing, lane marking and landscaping work. Sections undergoing maintenance will be partially closed during work hours. Traffic access will be maintained. Motorists may experience some delays.
Works will occur 8pm - 5am Sunday to Thursday.
Works expected to continue until 26 March 2010.
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Beverly Hills - King Georges Road between Stoney Creek Road and Broad Arrow Road
Road works
Lanes Affected: Both directions
From: 7:00am on 01 February 2010
To: 6:00pm on 05 February 2010
RTA advice: Check signage, Exercise caution
Other advice: Work hours 7am - 6pm daily and some night work between 10pm - 5am.

Three northbound lanes and two southbound lanes are available on King Georges Road. There are changes to access at Tooronga Terrace, Morgan Street, Stoney Creek Road, Gloucester Road and Edgbaston Road.

Conditions will remain until the end of February 2010.
Special Events
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Sydney - CBD to Haymarket
Changed traffic conditions - Chinese New Year Twilight Parade
Lanes Affected: All directions
From: 3:00pm on 21 February 2010
To: 11:00pm on 21 February 2010
RTA advice: Avoid the area, Use public transport
Other advice: Road closures and special event clearways will be in place between 3pm and 11pm in the Sydney CBD and Haymarket for the Chinese New Year Twilight Parade.
The Parade will proceed along George Street, Goulburn Street, Sussex Street, Little Hay Street, Harbour Street, Little Pier Street, Exhibition Place and finishes at Cockle Bay for the fireworks display.
Special event clearways will be enforced. Please check signs before parking as vehicles parked in special event clearways will be towed and fines apply.
For more information on traffic arrangements CLICK HERE
The best way to get to the event is to use public transport. Plan your trip using the, TRANSPORT INFO TRIP PLANNER.
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Drummoyne - Lyons Road
Changed traffic conditions
From: 6:00pm on 03 February 2010
To: Midnight on 28 February 2010
Other advice: The left hand slip lane from Lyons Road westbound onto Victoria Road is closed permanently as part of the Inner West Busway.
Motorists will still be able to turn left but they will have to do so at the traffic lights instead of the slip lane. The change is to allow for provision of a new busway.
For a complete listing of road closures go to Traffic and transport for special events.

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