Latest on major road closures due to flooding at 8:20am

National Road Transport Association

The Carnarvon Highway is closed in both directions between Garah and Weemelah due to flooding.

Other major roads remain closed due to flooding in regional New South Wales including:

In the State's Central West

  • Lachlan Valley Way is closed between Forbes and Cowra.
  • Lachlan Valley Way is also closed between Driftway Road at Jemalong and the Newell Highway just south of Forbes.
  • Lachlan Valley Way is also closed between Legh Street and Morongla Road south of Cowra.
  • The Escort Way is closed in both directions between Forbes and Eugowra.

In the state's North West:

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

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

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

For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com or download the Live Traffic NSW app.

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