ROAD CONDITION REPORT - 1/12/2021

Significant rain has fallen in recent days causing numerous washouts. Damage has occurred in low lying areas and causeways. Motorists are asked to use extreme caution when travelling.

Road Closures (due to flooding):

* North Forbes Road (SR 85) - CLOSED to all vehicles due to water over the road approx. 12km east of Condobolin.

* Lachlan Valley Way (MR 377) South Forbes Road - CLOSED to all vehicles just east of Jemalong, at the 21 Mile.

* Kiacatoo Road (MR 7521) - CLOSED to all vehicles.

Detours available via Henry Parkes Way (MR 61), Palesthan Road (SR 1187) and Bimbella Road (SR 56).

* Keera Lane (SR 326) – CLOSED to all vehicles

* Mooneys Lane (SR 30) – CLOSED at Kiacatoo Road (MR 7521)

* Diggers Road (SR 94) - CLOSED to all vehicles.

* Burcher Road (SR 1145) - CLOSED from Fitzgerald Road (SR 106) to Lachlan Shire LGA boundary

* Driftway Road (SR 97) – CLOSED to all vehicles.

* Grassmere Road (SR 90) – CLOSED to all vehicles at Humbug Creek

* Clargo Road (SR 102) – CLOSED to all vehicles at Humbug Creek

* Gum Bend Lake Road (SR 347) – CLOSED to all vehicles

* Bobadah Road (SR 1169) – CLOSED from Cockies Road to Bobadah Hall

* Weir Road (SR 426) – CLOSED at causeways

Water over road – Passable with CAUTION:

* Diggers Avenue (MR57S)

* Smythes Culvert, Lachlan Valley Way (MR57S) just past the Utes in the Paddock

Please avoid walking or driving through flood waters, it may be deeper and faster flowing than anticipated and/or the road may have suffered extensive damage hidden beneath the water.

For further information please contact Lachlan Shire Council Infrastructure Services Department on 02 6895 1900 or check out Lachlan Shire Council’s website and Facebook page.

Website: https://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/

Stephen Taylor

Roads Manager