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: 3

Roadworks to avoid: 38

New roadworks this week: 2

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):

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Affected street: Newell Highway near Wards Lane

Alert created at 2.54pm, November 19. Last updated at 5.54pm, November 19.

Advice: Exercise caution. Reduce your speed. Contraflow traffic conditions are in place to allow motorists to pass in both directions. Motorists are advised to expect intermittent closures.

Evans Plains

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Affected street: Mid Western Highway near Evans Plains Road

Alert created at 12.46pm, November 19. Last updated at 5.27pm, November 19.

Advice: Reduce your speed. Exercise caution.

Orange

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Affected street: Northern Distributor Road near Hill Street

Alert created at 9.21am, November 19. Last updated at 9.36am, November 19.

Advice: Exercise caution.

Molong

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Affected street: The Escort Way near Peabody Road

Alert created at 11.53pm, November 18. Last updated at 12.30am, November 19.

Advice: Exercise caution.

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Affected street: London Road near Ballerdee Lane

Alert created at 12.21pm, May 10. Last updated at 8.56am, November 8.

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. A temp sidetrack reduction of 40 km/h will be in place on London Road.

Jenolan

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Affected street: Jenolan Caves Road near Binoomea Ridge Trail

Alert created at 4.24pm, September 4. Last updated at 4.14am, November 4.

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

Blackheath

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Affected street: Megalong Road near Shipley Road

Alert created at 12pm, April 6. Last updated at 7.14pm, September 14.

Advice: Avoid the area. Plan your journey. Vehicles between 15 and 28 tonnes are now able to access the valley with Council permission, under stop/slow conditions. As the area remains a construction site, safety procedures must be followed. For vehicles between 15 and 28 tonnes to access the site: Please email the Manager Transport and Public Access, Nicole Hume at [e-mail] with at least two working days’ notice to obtain a permit for the heavy vehicle access. A permit will be required to be carried and shown to traffic control on site. Traffic controllers will then coordinate access through the site. Please note that if the same vehicle needs to access the valley multiple times, only one permit will be required. Vehicles over 15 tonnes that are not scheduled to enter the valley will be turned back to ensure safety is maintained on site.  

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

Hampton

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Affected street: Jenolan Caves Road near Old Bindo Road

Alert created at 3.24pm, January 10. Last updated at 5pm, November 19.

Ends: 12pm, December 31

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions are in place  for vehicles less than 3m in width  only. Temporary traffic holds for up to 15 minutes may be required to facilitate truck movements from Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm.

Bowenfels

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Affected street: Great Western Highway near Kirkley Street

Alert created at 11.18am, November 19. Last updated at 12.13pm, November 19.

Ends: 2pm, November 19

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists.

Hampton

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Affected street: Jenolan Caves Road near Old Bindo Road

Alert created at 11am, October 29. Last updated at 12pm, November 19.

Ends: 12pm, November 19

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions are in place  for vehicles less than 3m in width  only. Temporary traffic holds for up to 15 minutes may be required to facilitate truck movements from Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm.

Little Hartley

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Affected street: Great Western Highway near Coxs River Road

Alert created at 10am, November 19. Last updated at 12pm, November 19.

Ends: 12pm, November 19

Advice: Exercise caution. Check signage. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists.

Lyndhurst

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Affected street: Selby Street near

Alert created at 1.31pm, November 14. Last updated at 6.30am, November 19.

Ends: 5pm, November 30

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. The speed limit outside work hours is 80km/h. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

Bathurst

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Affected street: Eleven Mile Drive near Sofala

Alert created at 4.11pm, November 14. Last updated at 6.30am, November 19.

Ends: 5pm, November 20

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.

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Affected street: Ross Rd near

Alert created at 10.53am, November 15. Last updated at 7pm, November 18.

Ends: 11.45pm, December 20

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

Bell

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Affected street: Bells Line of Road near Berambing

Alert created at 3.43pm, October 24. Last updated at 2.55pm, November 18.

Ends: 6pm, December 20

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution. Portable traffic lights will 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 Bell and Kurrajong.

Spring Hill

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Affected street: Masters Road near Springhill Road

Alert created at 11.09am, November 15. Last updated at 8am, November 18.

Ends: 4am, November 28

Advice: Allow extra travel time. Use diversions. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 10 minutes of additional travel time.

Cullen Bullen

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Affected street: Castlereagh Highway near Capertee

Alert created at 11am, October 31. Last updated at 6.30am, November 18.

Ends: 5pm, December 13

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution. Heavy patching works will be taking place at multiple locations on the Castlereagh Highway from Cullen Bullen to Capertee. 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.

Forbes

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Affected street: Lachlan Valley Way near Tomanbil Road

Alert created at 12.10pm, November 5. Last updated at 6am, November 18.

Ends: 6pm, December 13

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

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Affected street: Hume Highway near

Alert created at 3.18pm, November 6. Last updated at 3.27pm, November 15.

Ends: 4pm, November 29

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

Mogo

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Affected street: Princes Highway near Deep Creek Dam Road

Alert created at 3.07pm, November 15. Last updated at 3.07pm, November 15.

Ends: 5pm, November 21

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

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Affected street: Hartigan Avenue near Link Rd

Alert created at 9.56am, November 8. Last updated at 9.42am, November 15.

Ends: 11.59pm, December 20

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution. Link Road will close and all traffic is to use the new alignment of Hartigan Ave. This route is suitable for all vehicles.

Koorawatha

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Affected street: Lachlan Valley Way near Woodleigh Road

Alert created at 9.18am, November 15. Last updated at 9.18am, November 15.

Ends: 6pm, December 13

Advice: Exercise caution. 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.

Cowra

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Affected street: Mid Western Highway near

Alert created at 9.14am, November 15. Last updated at 9.14am, November 15.

Ends: 6pm, November 29

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.

Boree

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Affected street: The Escort Way near

Alert created at 11.53am, November 14. Last updated at 11.53am, November 14.

Ends: 5pm, November 30

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.

Mount Victoria

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Affected street: Great Western Highway near Harley Avenue

Alert created at 1.49pm, November 13. Last updated at 1.49pm, November 13.

Ends: 5am, November 25

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.

Mount Fairy

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Affected street: Goulburn Road near Barnet Drive

Alert created at 4.11pm, November 12. Last updated at 4.12pm, November 12.

Ends: 4pm, December 2

Advice: Exercise caution. Check signage. 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.

Kirkconnell

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Affected street: Great Western Highway near Diamond Swamp Road

Alert created at 12.51pm, November 7. Last updated at 7am, November 12.

Ends: 5pm, November 12

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Exercise caution. During work hours there will a speed zone restriction of 60km/hr. Outside of work hours there will be a speed zone restriction of 80km/hr.

Forbes

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Affected street: The Escort Way near Twelve Mile Road

Alert created at 12.06pm, November 5. Last updated at 6am, November 11.

Ends: 6pm, November 30

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

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Affected street: Newell Highway near Maguire Road

Alert created at 4.33pm, October 13. Last updated at 8.52am, November 8.

Ends: 6pm, November 29

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution. Intermittent alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. The reduced speed limit remains in place after hours.

Pucawan

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Affected street: Burley Griffin Way near Old Wagga South Road

Alert created at 12.29pm, September 26. Last updated at 9.20am, November 7.

Ends: 6pm, December 13

Advice: Expect delays. 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. 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 5am, November 5.

Ends: 7pm, June 30

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution.

Borenore

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Affected street: The Escort Way near Old Forbes Road

Alert created at 4pm, October 10. Last updated at 6am, November 4.

Ends: 5pm, November 23

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

Mayfield

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Affected street: Hanbury Street near Macquarie Street

Alert created at 12.10pm, September 27. Last updated at 12.51pm, November 1.

Ends: 6pm, December 2

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution. Portable traffic lights will 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.

Molong

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Affected street: Mitchell Highway near Orange

Alert created at 8.58am, October 25. Last updated at 6.30am, October 29.

Ends: 6pm, November 29

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 Castlereagh Highway

Alert created at 9.36am, October 17. Last updated at 6.01am, October 22.

Ends: 5pm, December 20

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

Hartley

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Affected street: Mckanes Falls Road near

Alert created at 5.10pm, October 2. Last updated at 6.30am, October 21.

Ends: 6pm, April 20

Advice: Allow extra travel time. 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.

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Affected street: Condobolin Road near Westlime Road

Alert created at 12.59pm, July 4. Last updated at 2.07am, October 21.

Ends: 11.59pm, November 30

Advice: Use an alternative route. Check signage. From 7am onEight July, a 450-metre section of Condobolin Road, between the Ross Road and Marshall Place will be closed to all motorists. Road closure lines provided by Google Maps may not be up to date.

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 2.04am, October 21.

Ends: 7pm, December 31

Advice: Exercise caution. Check signage. Major reconstruction. Motorists may notice changes in traffic conditions such as the highway realignment.

Temora

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Affected street: Burley Griffin Way near Fishers Road

Alert created at 11.03am, October 17. Last updated at 11.03am, October 17.

Ends: 6pm, December 15

Advice: Exercise caution. Reduce your speed. 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 9.05am, October 10.

Ends: 12.59am, June 26

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Exercise caution. During work hours there will a speed zone restriction of 60km/hr. Outside of work hours there will be a speed zone restriction of 80km/hr.

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Affected street: Victoria Street near Moulden Street

Alert created at 10.50am, January 21. Last updated at 8.58am, October 10.

Ends: 12am, January 15

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

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Affected street: Bogan Road near Newell Highway

Alert created at 3.55pm, June 30. Last updated at 8.55am, October 10.

Ends: 6pm, January 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. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of 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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Affected street: Newell Highway near Barkers Road

Alert created at 11.16am, November 17. Last updated at 10.50am, August 23.

Ends: 11.45pm, November 29

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Temporary side track and no line markings in place.

West Wyalong

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Affected street: Mid Western Highway near Minogues Lane

Alert created at 6.45pm, June 28. Last updated at 2.43pm, August 22.

Ends: 11.45pm, December 20

Advice: Exercise caution. Reduced speed limit. A single lane closure will be in place. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of additional travel time.

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