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: 5

Roadworks to avoid: 30

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):

Cassilis

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Affected street: Golden Highway near Pembroke Road

Alert created at 2.54pm, March 29. Last updated at 5.37pm, March 29.

Advice: Reduce your speed. Exercise caution.

Oberon

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Affected street: O'Connell Road near Scotia Avenue

Alert created at 12.05pm, March 29. Last updated at 1.05pm, March 29.

Advice: Expect delays. Prepare to merge.

Ilford

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Affected street: Castlereagh Highway near Razorback Road

Alert created at 6.12am, March 29. Last updated at 10.12am, March 29.

Advice: Reduce your speed. Exercise caution. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions are in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.

Mount Victoria

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Affected street: Great Western Highway near Victoria Pass

Alert created at 7.43am, March 29. Last updated at 8.47am, March 29.

Advice: Reduce your speed. Exercise caution.

Borenore

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Affected street: The Escort Way near Cheesemans Creek Road

Alert created at 6.16am, March 29. Last updated at 7.39am, March 29.

Advice: Reduce your speed. Exercise caution.

Leadville

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Affected street: Golden Highway near Cosier Road

Alert created at 8.19pm, March 28. Last updated at 12.26am, March 29.

Advice: Exercise caution. Reduce your speed.

Oberon

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Affected street: Duckmaloi Road near Albion Street

Alert created at 9.19pm, March 28. Last updated at 12.06am, March 29.

Advice: Exercise caution. Reduce your speed. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions are in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.

Jenolan

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Affected street: Jenolan Caves Road near Binoomea Ridge Trail

Alert created at 4.24pm, September 4. Last updated at 4.05am, February 24.

Advice: Check signage. Use diversions. There is no access to Jenolan Caves. A section of  Jenolan Caves Rd remains closed.

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

Wirrinya

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Affected street: Newell Highway near

Alert created at 1.37pm, March 20. Last updated at 6pm, March 29.

Ends: 6pm, March 29

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.

Parkes

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Affected street: London Road near Ballerdee Lane

Alert created at 12.21pm, May 10. Last updated at 12.42pm, March 28.

Ends: 12.45am, April 11

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.

Parkes

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Affected street: Thomas Street near Moulden Street

Alert created at 11.44am, January 17. Last updated at 12.41pm, March 28.

Ends: 12.59am, April 11

Advice: Use diversions. Check signage. Thomas St is permanently closed due to the construction of Parkes Bypass.

Parkes

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Affected street: Henry Parkes Way near Ross Rd

Alert created at 10.53am, November 15. Last updated at 12.40pm, March 28.

Ends: 12.59am, April 11

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: Link Road near Hartigan Avenue

Alert created at 9.56am, November 8. Last updated at 12.39pm, March 28.

Ends: 12.59am, April 11

Advice: Use diversions. Check signage. Link Road is now closed and all traffic is to use the new alignment of Hartigan Ave. This route is suitable for all vehicles.

Parkes

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Affected street: Newell Highway near Maguire Road

Alert created at 4.33pm, October 13. Last updated at 12.37pm, March 28.

Ends: 7pm, April 10

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.

Parkes

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Affected street: Newell Highway near Barkers Road

Alert created at 11.16am, November 17. Last updated at 12.37pm, March 28.

Ends: 12.45am, April 11

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.

Parkes

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Affected street: Bogan Road near Newell Highway

Alert created at 3.55pm, June 30. Last updated at 12.35pm, March 28.

Ends: 7pm, April 10

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. The reduced speed limit remains in place after hours. Motorists are advised to allow additional travel time.

Parkes

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Affected street: Victoria Street near Moulden Street

Alert created at 10.50am, January 21. Last updated at 12.34pm, March 28.

Ends: 1am, April 30

Advice: Check signage. Use diversions.

West Wyalong

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Affected street: Mid Western Highway near

Alert created at 11.32am, January 7. Last updated at 6.16pm, March 26.

Ends: 5pm, April 5

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Road work will occur on the Mid Western Hwy. Single-lane closures will be in place. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists.

Grenfell

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Affected street: Mid Western Highway near Caragabal

Alert created at 4.12pm, March 26. Last updated at 4.12pm, March 26.

Ends: 7pm, April 17

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Mobile heavy patching works will be occurring. 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.

Kirkconnell

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Affected street: Great Western Highway near Diamond Swamp Road

Alert created at 1.49pm, March 14. Last updated at 3pm, March 26.

Ends: 12.59am, June 26

Advice: Reduced speed limit. 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. The speed limit outside work hours is 60km/h.

Mount Victoria

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Affected street: Great Western Highway near Victoria Street

Alert created at 12.05pm, March 18. Last updated at 2.22pm, March 25.

Ends: 11.45pm, December 31

Advice: Use diversions. Reduced speed limit. Westbound traffic will be diverted during work hours. All traffic to be detoured during full closures. April full closures : 1-3, 6-10, 14-16, 22-23 and 28-29.

Vittoria

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Affected street: Mitchell Highway near Bathurst

Alert created at 11.22am, March 18. Last updated at 5pm, March 24.

Ends: 5am, April 5

Advice: Use diversions. Allow extra travel time. Local residents will be allowed access.

Leadville

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Affected street: Golden Highway near Talbragar River

Alert created at 11.31am, March 20. Last updated at 6am, March 24.

Ends: 6.30pm, April 11

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 9pm, March 23.

Ends: 12.59am, July 1

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage.

Pucawan

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Affected street: Burley Griffin Way near Old Wagga North Road

Alert created at 2.55pm, March 6. Last updated at 4.55pm, March 21.

Ends: 7pm, April 18

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

Binya

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Affected street: Burley Griffin Way near Gandys Road

Alert created at 3.46pm, January 21. Last updated at 4.54pm, March 21.

Ends: 6pm, March 31

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Single-lane closures will be in place. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

West Wyalong

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Affected street: Mid Western Highway near

Alert created at 1.43pm, March 21. Last updated at 1.43pm, March 21.

Ends: 12.45am, May 3

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Single-lane closure will be in place. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

Merriwa

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Affected street: Golden Highway near Ringwood Road

Alert created at 10.37am, March 21. Last updated at 10.37am, March 21.

Ends: 11.36am, June 16

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

Mount Fairy

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Affected street: Braidwood Road near Boro Road

Alert created at 9.06am, December 18. Last updated at 12.46pm, March 20.

Ends: 5pm, April 4

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Allow extra travel time. Single-lane closures will be in place. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

West Wyalong

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Affected street: Mid Western Highway near Minogues Lane

Alert created at 6.45pm, June 28. Last updated at 10.32pm, March 5.

Ends: 11.45pm, March 29

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Exercise caution. A single lane closure will be in place and traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

Hartley

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Affected street: Mckanes Falls Road near

Alert created at 5.10pm, October 2. Last updated at 10.24pm, March 5.

Ends: 6pm, April 20

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.

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.

Bell

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Affected street: Bells Line of Road near

Alert created at 2.19pm, February 26. Last updated at 2.24pm, February 26.

Ends: 7pm, June 30

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.

Little Hartley

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Affected street: Great Western Highway near Coxs River Road

Alert created at 8.13am, February 23. Last updated at 12.52pm, February 21.

Ends: 8pm, June 30

Advice: Check signage. Reduced speed limit. Major reconstruction. Motorists may notice changes in traffic conditions such as the highway realignment.

Cassilis

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Affected street: Golden Highway near Sotts Lane

Alert created at 10.53am, February 21. Last updated at 10.54am, February 21.

Ends: 7pm, June 30

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 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 12.03pm, January 24.

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.

Dunedoo

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Affected street: Golden Highway near Lewis Road

Alert created at 2.10pm, October 31. Last updated at 12am, January 6.

Ends: 7pm, June 30

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution.

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 11.46am, September 5.

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

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