Latest on road closures in regional NSW and Sydney due to flooding at 9:40AM

National Road Transport Association

Lachlan Valley Way is now closed in both directions between Forbes and Cowra, due to flooding.

Motorists can divert via Henry Lawson Way and Mid Western Hwy in both directions.

Lachlan Valley Way is also closed between Driftway Road at Jemalong and the Newell Highway, just south of Forbes.

Motorists who need to travel in flood-affected areas are advised to take extra care, and never drive through floodwaters.

Also in the state's Central West:

  • The Escort Way is closed in both directions between Forbes and Eugowra.

In the state's North West:

  • Oxley Highway is closed to light vehicles in both directions between Warren and Collie (west of Gilgandra) due to flooding.
  • Castlereagh Highway is also to light vehicles about 15 kilometres south of Walgett.
  • The Kamilaroi Highway is closed between Bourke and Walgett.
  • The Silver City Highway is closed between Tibooburra and the Queensland border.

In Sydney:

  • Yarramundi Bridge remains closed.
  • Windsor Road is closed between Macquarie Street and Pitt Town Road at McGraths Hill.
  • Wisemans Ferry Road is closed between O'Briens Road and Halcrows Road at Cattai.
  • Cattai Road is also closed between Pitt Town Dural Road and Wisemans Ferry Road at Cattai

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

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