Latest on flood affected roads in Regional NSW as of 7 November 7:45AM

National Road Transport Association

The Kamilaroi Highway is open between Gunnedah and Boggabri after being closed due to flooding.

Motorists who need to travel in flood affected areas are advised to take extreme care, never drive through floodwaters and be prepared for conditions to change quickly.

Several other major regional roads remain closed, including:

In the Central West and South:

  • The Newell Highway (Sherriff Street) is closed at Forbes.
  • The Newell Highway is closed between Forbes and Wyalong.
  • The Newell Highway is also closed between Gillenbah and Jerilderie.
  • Lachlan Valley Way is closed between Forbes and Cowra and Forbes and Jemalong.
  • Henry Lawson Way is closed between Forbes and Grenfell.
  • The Escort Way is closed between Forbes and Eugowra.
  • Sturt Highway is closed between Darlington Point and Wagga Wagga.
  • The Mid Western Highway is closed between West Wyalong and Goolgowi and Back Creek and Grenfell
  • Kidman Way is closed at Wallanthery.
  • North of Corowa, the Riverina Highway is closed at Coreen.
  • The Riverina Highway and Federation Way are closed between Hopefield and Urana.
  • Oxley Highway is open to 4WD's only between 6am and 7:30pm daily but remains closed to all other vehicles at Warren

In the State's North:

  • The Castlereagh Highway is closed between Walgett and Lightning Ridge, and also between Walgett and Wingadee (north of Coonamble).
  • The Gwydir Highway is closed between Walgett and Collarenebri, and between Collarenebri and Moree.
  • The Carnarvon Highway is closed between Garah and Mungindi.
  • The Kamilaroi Highway is closed between Narrabri and Wee Waa, between Walgett and Burren Junction and between Walgett, Brewarrina and Bourke

In the North West:

  • The Cobb Highway is closed between Wilcannia and Booligal.

In addition to state managed roads, some local roads managed by councils may also be affected.

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