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: 2

Roadworks to avoid: 31

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):

Lithgow

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Affected street: Great Western Highway near Lee Street

Alert created at 5.21pm, February 28. Last updated at 11.02pm, February 28.

Advice: Use diversions. Allow extra travel time. Ongoing police investigations are expected to take some time.

Mount Victoria

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Affected street: Great Western Highway near Mount York Road

Alert created at 1.41am, February 28. Last updated at 3.49am, February 28.

Advice: Reduce your speed. Exercise caution.

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):

Blayney

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Affected street: Orange Road near Palmer Street

Alert created at 7.59am, February 21. Last updated at 6pm, February 28.

Ends: 6pm, February 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. Allow extra travel time.

Mandurama

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Affected street: Mid Western Highway near

Alert created at 11.14am, January 31. Last updated at 6pm, February 28.

Ends: 6pm, February 28

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.

Cundumbul

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Affected street: Mitchell Highway near Three Rivers Road

Alert created at 11.04am, February 14. Last updated at 6pm, February 28.

Ends: 6pm, February 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. Allow extra travel time.

Yarras

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Affected street: Oxley Highway near Forbes River Road

Alert created at 5.47pm, December 5. Last updated at 5.48pm, February 28.

Ends: 5.47pm, February 28

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 10 minutes of additional travel time.

Mount Fairy

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Affected street: Braidwood Road near

Alert created at 9.06am, December 18. Last updated at 5pm, February 28.

Ends: 5pm, February 28

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Allow extra travel time.

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, February 28.

Ends: 12pm, March 31

Advice: Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions are in place for vehicles less than 3m in width only. Allow approximately 15 minutes of additional travel time.

Cundumbul

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Affected street: Mitchell Highway near

Alert created at 11.16am, November 22. Last updated at 4pm, February 28.

Ends: 4pm, February 28

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.

Manildra

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Affected street: Packham Drive near

Alert created at 11.56am, January 31. Last updated at 11.13am, February 28.

Ends: 6pm, March 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.

Manildra

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Affected street: Henry Parkes Way near

Alert created at 10.31am, February 14. Last updated at 11.08am, February 28.

Ends: 4pm, March 5

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. Allow extra travel time.

Parkes

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Affected street: Newell Highway near Maguire Road

Alert created at 4.33pm, October 13. Last updated at 11.05am, February 28.

Ends: 6pm, March 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 additional travel time.

Parkes

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Affected street: Newell Highway near Coobang Road

Alert created at 9.57am, February 28. Last updated at 9.57am, February 28.

Ends: 5pm, March 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 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 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.

Molong

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Affected street: Packham Drive near Garra Road

Alert created at 11.58am, February 14. Last updated at 9.56am, February 24.

Ends: 5pm, March 7

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. Allow extra 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.

Parkes

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Affected street: Newell Highway near

Alert created at 10.59am, December 5. Last updated at 8.03am, February 21.

Ends: 5pm, March 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 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 4.56pm, February 20.

Ends: 11.59pm, March 30

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

Parkes

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Affected street: London Road near Ballerdee Lane

Alert created at 12.21pm, May 10. Last updated at 4.43pm, February 20.

Ends: 11.45pm, March 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.

Parkes

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Affected street: Ross Rd near

Alert created at 10.53am, November 15. Last updated at 4.37pm, February 20.

Ends: 11.59pm, March 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.

Parkes

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Affected street: Hartigan Avenue near Link Rd

Alert created at 9.56am, November 8. Last updated at 4.35pm, February 20.

Ends: 11.59pm, March 20

Advice: Check signage. Exercise caution. 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 Barkers Road

Alert created at 11.16am, November 17. Last updated at 4.24pm, February 20.

Ends: 11.45pm, March 20

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

Parkes

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Affected street: Bogan Road near Newell Highway

Alert created at 3.55pm, June 30. Last updated at 4.19pm, February 20.

Ends: 6pm, March 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. Motorists are advised to allow approximatelyFive minutes of 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 4.17pm, February 20.

Ends: 12am, March 20

Advice: Check signage. Use diversions.

Binya

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Affected street: Burley Griffin Way near Gandys Road

Alert created at 3.46pm, January 21. Last updated at 9.16am, January 30.

Ends: 6pm, March 21

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.

Mudgee

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Affected street: Castlereagh Highway near Spring Flat Road

Alert created at 1.13pm, January 24. Last updated at 6am, January 28.

Ends: 6pm, March 14

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.

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.

West Wyalong

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Affected street: Mid Western Highway near Minogues Lane

Alert created at 6.45pm, June 28. Last updated at 1.57pm, December 19.

Ends: 11.45pm, March 29

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.

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.

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.

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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