Unsealed roads closed

𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱

Coonamble Shire Council advises that all unsealed roads throughout the Local Government Area are currently closed to all traffic (except for emergency vehicles and Council vehicles conducting Council business).

Road users are reminded that:

1. They may be liable for any damage that they cause to the road that is closed to their vehicle type, and they may void their own vehicle insurance.

2. Travelling on roads covered with water is extremely dangerous and should be avoided.

3. Road conditions can change without warning and, if roads are open, drivers should travel with caution.

4. Unsealed roads damage very easily when they are wet.

5. Repairs to damaged roads are not usually possible until the roads and gravel stockpiles begin to dry out.

6. Council prioritises repairs, with higher trafficked roads usually receiving attention first.

7. Emergency vehicles are exempt from this directive, in the course of responding to legitimate emergencies.

Council staff periodically inspect roads during and after rain events and issue updated road bulletins as conditions change.