Allow extra travel time

Exercise caution

Cyclists will take part in the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic on Saturday 27 April, starting from Prince Street in Grafton and finishing on Vivian Street, Inverell. The race will commence at 7:15am with rolling road closures in place from 6.30am and the last riders are expected to reach Inverell by 5pm.

The Gwydir Highway between Tindal Road (15km west of Grafton) and Bald Nob Road (25km east of Glen Innes) will be closed westbound from 7:00am to 1:30pm and eastbound between 5am and 1.30pm.

• Grafton closures: Prince Street between Victoria Street to the river 5.30am to 8.30am. Bent Street-Charles Street roundabout and Ryan Street-Skinner Street roundabout from 7am-7.45am.
• The event will be travelling on the Gwydir Highway between Glen Innes and Dodds Lane (20km east of Inverell) between 9.30am and 4pm.
• Elsmore Road at Inverell will be under traffic control for the event and motorists travelling in the area should allow extra travel time. Local traffic will have limited access to Elsmore Road during this period.
• Motorists are advised to exercise caution, allow extra travel time and follow the directions of traffic control on site.

Please plan your journey and consider using one of the alternate east-west corridors such as Oxley Highway, Bruxner Highway or Waterfall Way between closure times.

Reduced speed limit

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Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 5 minutes of additional travel time.

Affected

All directions

Weekdays - (7:00am - 6:00pm)

Affected

All directions

Saturday - (7:00am - 5:00pm)

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Exercise caution

Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 5 minutes of additional travel time.

Affected

Both directions

Monday - (6:00am - 6:00pm)

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Both directions

Tuesday - (6:00am - 6:00pm)

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Both directions

Wednesday - (6:00am - 6:00pm)

Reduced speed limit

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Rumble strips/audio tactile line marking will be installed along sections of the highway between Warragai Creek and The Glen.

Night work may also be required at some locations and will be carried out Mon to Sun from 7pm to 6am.

Affected

Both directions

Every Day - (7:00am - 6:00pm)

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Reduced speed limit

Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. The speed limit outside work hours is 40km/h. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 5 minutes of additional travel time.

Affected

Both directions

Weekdays - (7:00am - 6:00pm)

Reduced speed limit

Allow extra travel time

Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 5 minutes of additional travel time.

Affected

Both directions

Wednesday - (6:30am - 5:00pm)

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Both directions

Thursday - (6:30am - 5:00pm)

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Both directions

Friday - (6:30am - 5:00pm)

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Exercise caution

Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to expect intermittent closures and allow approximately 5 minutes of additional travel time.

Affected

Southbound

Weekdays - (7:00am - 6:00pm)

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Portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time 24/7 on a fixed time shuttle. No OSOM movements wider than 3m are permitted to cross.

Affected

Both directions

Every Day - (all day - )

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Exercise caution

Road pavement damage please use caution

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Reduce your speed

Road damaged due to flooding - unsealed section between Mundine Road & Carnham Road turnoff, Clarence Way

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Reduce your speed

Exercise caution

Reduce your speed

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Use diversions

Diversions in place at Washpool Road and Finlaysons Road diverting traffic around via Big River Way

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Arborist & Ecologist have assessed the area and have advised that there is no immediate threat however, they have advised of potential future issues with fire damaged trees. Proceed with caution - drive to conditions.

Reduced speed limit

Exercise caution

Damaged Shoulders from Bawdens Bridge to Glens Creek Road. Proceed with caution.

Exercise caution

Reduce your speed

The unsealed road surface of Clarence Way has sustained significant damage from the recent rain event from Malabugilmah to the Clarence Valley Council boundary, please drive with caution.

Stay away

Use an alternative route

Lower Kangaroo Creek Road is currently closed at 15 Mile Bridge due to extensive damage at the approaches as a result of flooding.

Exercise caution

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Rushforth Road is currently open under caution at Poley Bridge. The road pavement has sustained damage due to recent flooding, please drive with caution.

Exercise caution

Reduce your speed

McPhersons Crossing Road At the Orara River has experience minor damage due to flooding. Proceed with caution.

Reduce your speed

Exercise caution

Gallaghers Lane is currently closed to heavy vehicles approximately 750 metres from the Ashby-Tullymorgan Road intersection due to a culvert washout. The road remains open to light vehicles, please drive with caution.

Avoid the area

Check signage

Closed

Both directions

Tuesday - (7:00am - 4:00pm)