Bathurst traffic: Crashes, delays, updates

The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here's some roads it might be best to avoid today

Congestion on the M1. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

Latest traffic alerts and road works for the Bathurst region:

Traffic incidents since midnight: 0

Roadworks to avoid: 24

New roadworks this week: 1

Roadworks projects to be completed in the next 30 days:

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Traffic incidents by suburb (most recently updated items are listed first):

There were no incidents reported this morning.

Roadworks by suburb (most recently updated items are listed first):

Merriwa

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Affected street: Golden Highway near Bow River Bridge

Alert created at 12.05pm, July 16. Last updated at 12.30pm, July 16.

Ends: 6pm, August 29

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Contraflow traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in both directions. Wide loads greater thanFive metres will be temporarily stopped by traffic control to allow cones or work vehicles to be moved for safe passage. Use UHF channel 40, 1-2 hours prior to travel for assistance through the work site. 

Little Hartley

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Affected street: Old Great Western Highway near Mid Hartley Road

Alert created at 8.13am, February 23. Last updated at 11.40am, July 16.

Ends: 8pm, August 30

Advice: Check signage. Reduced speed limit. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Old Great Western Highway past Ambermere Drive can be accessed via Coxs River Rd.

Peak Hill

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Affected street: Caswell Street near

Alert created at 1.23pm, June 16. Last updated at 5.18pm, July 14.

Ends: 6pm, July 30

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Essential road maintenance will take place on the following sections of Caswell Street: Bingara Street to Narra Street  Mingelo Street to Ween Street  North of Ingalba Street Wet weather has delayed this work that was originally scheduled for completion by Sunday 20 July

Parkes

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Affected street: Henry Parkes Way near Military Road

Alert created at 10.08am, July 11. Last updated at 7.46am, July 14.

Ends: 7pm, July 18

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution. Portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Workers on Bridge Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

Meadow Flat

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Affected street: Great Western Highway near Sherwood Rd

Alert created at 10am, July 11. Last updated at 7.46am, July 14.

Ends: 7pm, July 17

Advice: Allow extra travel time. Check signage. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

Rankins Springs

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Affected street: Mid Western Highway near Sims Gap

Alert created at 4.05pm, July 11. Last updated at 4.05pm, July 11.

Ends: 6pm, July 28

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 10 minutes of additional travel time.

Merriwa

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Affected street: Golden Highway near

Alert created at 2.45pm, July 11. Last updated at 2.46pm, July 11.

Ends: 5pm, August 7

Advice: Allow extra travel time. Check signage. There will be one lane closed with stop/slow alternating traffic control in place. Delays of up toFive minutes may be experienced at times. Wide loads greater than 3.5 metres will be temporarily stopped by traffic control to allow cones or work vehicles to be moved for safe passage. Contact UHF channel 23 for assistance through the work site.

Hampton

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Affected street: Jenolan Caves Road near Old Bindo Rd

Alert created at 10.14am, July 11. Last updated at 10.16am, July 11.

Ends: 7pm, July 17

Advice: Check signage. Allow extra travel time. Portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists.

Mount Victoria

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Affected street: Great Western Highway near Victoria Street

Alert created at 12.05pm, March 18. Last updated at 9.09am, July 10.

Ends: 11.45pm, December 31

Advice: Use diversions. Check signage. All westbound traffic to be detoured during work hours. July westbound closures dates : 7- 10, 13, 15-17, 21-24, 29-31 July. Road closure lines provided by Google Maps may not be up to date.

Bell

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Affected street: Bells Line of Road near

Alert created at 2.19pm, February 26. Last updated at 12pm, July 8.

Ends: 7pm, July 31

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Allow extra travel time. Night works will not be occurring on Fridays. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 15 minutes of additional travel time between North Richmond and Dargan.

Blayney

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Affected street: Mid Western Highway near

Alert created at 11.42am, June 17. Last updated at 1.18pm, July 3.

Ends: 7pm, July 23

Advice: Exercise caution. Allow extra travel time.

Molong

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Affected street: Peabody Road near The Escort Way

Alert created at 12.36pm, June 27. Last updated at 7am, June 30.

Ends: 7pm, July 18

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Exercise caution. Changed traffic conditions are in place on Peabody Rd at Boree Creek from MondaySeven July to Friday 18 July from 7am to 6pm. A reduced speed limit of 40km/h is in place during work times, and return to 100km/h outside working hours. Allow up to 10 mins additional travel time.

Cowra

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Affected street: Lachlan Valley Way near Bulkhead Road

Alert created at 1.59pm, June 27. Last updated at 1.59pm, June 27.

Ends: 7pm, July 30

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

Dunedoo

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Affected street: Golden Highway near Lewis Road

Alert created at 2.10pm, October 31. Last updated at 1.49pm, June 27.

Ends: 7pm, September 14

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

Parkes

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Affected street: London Road near

Alert created at 12.21pm, May 10. Last updated at 1.41pm, June 27.

Ends: 7am, July 18

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow additional travel time.

West Wyalong

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Affected street: Newell Highway near Charcoal Tank Road

Alert created at 12.53pm, April 14. Last updated at 2.21pm, June 26.

Ends: 7pm, August 29

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Allow extra travel time. Single-lane closures will be in place for the duration of the work. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Vehicles wider than 4.8 metres must contact the project team two days before travel on 0456 823 904 to arrange access. Vehicles over 4.5m are required to pull over and call 0358810126 to be escorted through the worksite.

Birriwa

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Affected street: Castlereagh Highway near Barneys Reef Road

Alert created at 3.27pm, June 25. Last updated at 3.27pm, June 25.

Ends: 7pm, September 30

Advice: Check signage. Reduced speed limit. A 600m section of the Castlereagh Highway will be closed with alternating traffic in place until the end of September 2025. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists.

Cassilis

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Affected street: Golden Highway near Sotts Lane

Alert created at 10.53am, February 21. Last updated at 5.06am, June 23.

Ends: 7pm, July 31

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution. Portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. The speed limit outside work hours is 60km/h. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 10 minutes of additional travel time. Drivers of Oversize/Overmass are required to contact site on UHF Channel 25 or contact works supervisor 0429 504 654 prior to travel.

Jenolan

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Affected street: Jenolan Caves Road near The Bicentennial National Trail

Alert created at 11.43am, September 5. Last updated at 4.55am, June 23.

Ends: 11.45pm, December 31

Advice: Avoid the area. Plan your journey. There is no access to Jenolan Caves. Repair work is ongoing. A section of  Jenolan Caves Rd remains closed

Larras Lee

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Affected street: Mitchell Highway near Larras Lee Road

Alert created at 11.41am, March 20. Last updated at 12.03pm, June 13.

Ends: 6pm, August 31

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

Eugowra

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Affected street: Paytens Bridge Road near Paytens Bridge over Lachlan River

Alert created at 11.10am, March 21. Last updated at 3.24pm, May 23.

Ends: 12.59am, August 9

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time. Vehicles over 23 tonnes are not permitted to travel across Paytens Bridge.

Vittoria

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Affected street: Mitchell Highway near Bathurst

Alert created at 11.22am, March 18. Last updated at 10.52am, May 16.

Ends: 6pm, December 19

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. The speed limit outside work hours is 80km/h. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

Blayney

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Affected street: Mid Western Highway near

Alert created at 4.33pm, December 19. Last updated at 7.46am, April 4.

Ends: 6.30pm, August 31

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

Warroo

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Affected street: Warroo Bridge Road near

Alert created at 10.19am, February 28. Last updated at 5am, March 3.

Ends: 6pm, October 27

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Warroo Bridge replacement. Motorists are advised to allow additional travel time.

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