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: 1

Roadworks to avoid: 29

New roadworks this week: 0

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):

Yarra

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Affected street: Hume Highway near Old South Road (French VC Rest Area)

Alert created at 3.53am, June 23. Last updated at 3.53am, June 23.

Advice: Expect delays.

Parkes

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Affected street: Newell Highway near Maguire Road

Alert created at 11.43am, April 10. Last updated at 12.51pm, June 20.

Advice: Check signage. Allow extra travel time. Traffic has been switched to the new Parkes Bypass.

Parkes

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Affected street: Newell Highway near Parkesborough Road

Alert created at 11.37am, April 10. Last updated at 10.56am, June 20.

Advice: Check signage. Allow extra travel time. Traffic has been switched to the new Parkes Bypass. Data provided by Google Maps may not be up to date.

Jenolan

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Affected street: Jenolan Caves Road near Binoomea Ridge Trail

Alert created at 4.24pm, September 4. Last updated at 10.57am, June 11.

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

Parkes

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Affected street: Bogan Road near Newell Highway

Alert created at 11.57am, April 10. Last updated at 9.15am, May 16.

Advice: Allow extra travel time. Check signage. Bogan Road northbound between the bypass and existing Newell Hwy will be closed (access southbound from bypass only).

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

Lithgow

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Affected street: Chifley Road near

Alert created at 4.46pm, June 17. Last updated at 7am, June 22.

Ends: 7am, June 22

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage.

Glanmire

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Affected street: Great Western Highway near Glanmire Lane

Alert created at 9.44am, June 17. Last updated at 6am, June 22.

Ends: 6am, June 22

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Essential maintenance work will take place west of Glanmire Ln on the Great Western Hwy from Wednesday 18 to Sunday 22 June from 6pm to 5am. A reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place along with single lane closures and intermittent stopping.

Hampton

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Affected street: Jenolan Caves Road near

Alert created at 9.49am, June 18. Last updated at 7am, June 21.

Ends: 6pm, June 27

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Exercise caution. Asphalt repair work will take place from Tuesday 24 June from 7am to 5pm over two days weather permitting. A speed reduction of 40km/h will be in place.

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 12.52pm, June 20.

Ends: 8pm, June 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.

Parkes

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Affected street: Newell Highway near

Alert created at 11.36am, June 6. Last updated at 11.05am, June 20.

Ends: 7pm, July 4

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Repairs on road shoulder. 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: Newell Highway near Condobolin Road

Alert created at 10.13am, May 16. Last updated at 11.03am, June 20.

Ends: 7pm, June 30

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Re-vegetation and the construction of a footpath is 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.

Parkes

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Affected street: London Road near

Alert created at 12.21pm, May 10. Last updated at 11.01am, June 20.

Ends: 7am, July 15

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: Victoria Street near Moulden Street

Alert created at 10.50am, January 21. Last updated at 10.54am, June 20.

Ends: 1am, June 30

Advice: Check signage. Use diversions.

Erigolia

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Affected street: Mid Western Highway near Erigolia Road

Alert created at 1.47pm, June 19. Last updated at 1.47pm, June 19.

Ends: 7pm, June 26

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.

West Wyalong

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Affected street: Newell Highway near Charcoal Tank Road

Alert created at 12.53pm, April 14. Last updated at 11.41am, June 19.

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.

Goulburn

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Affected street: Reynolds Street near Grafton Street

Alert created at 4.12pm, June 18. Last updated at 4.12pm, June 18.

Ends: 6am, July 1

Advice: Allow extra travel time. Use diversions. Work on the northbound lanes of Sydney Road will also be carried out on WednesdayTwo July , weather permitting. Single lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place.

South Bowenfels

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Affected street: Jenolan Caves Road near Mckanes Falls Road

Alert created at 12.09pm, June 18. Last updated at 12.09pm, June 18.

Ends: 6pm, June 25

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution.

Clarence

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Affected street: Chifley Road near Old Bells Line of Road

Alert created at 5.29pm, June 12. Last updated at 11.30am, June 18.

Ends: 6pm, June 30

Advice: Expect delays. Check signage. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. 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.

Blayney

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Affected street: Mid Western Highway near

Alert created at 11.42am, June 17. Last updated at 11.42am, June 17.

Ends: 7pm, July 9

Advice: Exercise caution. Allow extra travel time.

Mayfield

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Affected street: Hanbury Street near Dora Street

Alert created at 4.59pm, June 13. Last updated at 4.59pm, June 13.

Ends: 6am, June 28

Advice: Allow extra travel time. Exercise caution. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.

Merriwa

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Affected street: Golden Highway near Ringwood Road

Alert created at 10.37am, March 21. Last updated at 3.15pm, June 13.

Ends: 11.36am, June 30

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.

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.

Cundumbul

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Affected street: Mitchell Highway near

Alert created at 4.58pm, June 12. Last updated at 4.58pm, June 12.

Ends: 7pm, July 4

Advice: 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.

Molong

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Affected street: Mitchell Highway near Horspool Way

Alert created at 2.06pm, June 12. Last updated at 2.06pm, June 12.

Ends: 7am, July 4

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution.

Mount Victoria

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Affected street: Great Western Highway near Victoria Street

Alert created at 12.05pm, March 18. Last updated at 6.09pm, June 6.

Ends: 11.45pm, December 31

Advice: Use diversions. Check signage. All westbound traffic to be detoured during work hours. June westbound closures dates : 10-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-Three July Road closure lines provided by Google Maps may not be up to date.

Leadville

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Affected street: Golden Highway near Merotherie Road

Alert created at 3.44pm, May 28. Last updated at 4.04pm, May 28.

Ends: 1am, July 14

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Exercise caution. Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions for an intersection upgrade as part of the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone Transmission Project. Portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. As part of the work, Merotherie Rd will be closed from 16-30 June with traffic to follow the diversion. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses. Allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

Cassilis

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Affected street: Golden Highway near Sotts Lane

Alert created at 10.53am, February 21. Last updated at 3.16pm, May 24.

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.

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.

Dunedoo

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Affected street: Golden Highway near Lewis Road

Alert created at 2.10pm, October 31. Last updated at 8.37am, May 23.

Ends: 7pm, June 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. A speed restriction of 80km/hr is in place outside of work hours.

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.

Bell

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Affected street: Bells Line of Road near

Alert created at 2.19pm, February 26. Last updated at 10.32am, April 9.

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 30 minutes of additional travel time between North Richmond and Dargan.

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.

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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