Road and Bridge Conditions

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CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, Slope stabilisation, Planned
Advice

Reduced speed limit

Check signage

Traffic control will be in place 24hrs a day.


Drivers of Over Size and/or Over Mass vehicles with overall width 4.5 metres and greater are required to use wide load bays provided and call ahead on UHF Channel 19.

Speed Limit60
Schedule

Affected

Northbound

Every Day - (all day - )

RoadsFreemans Drive, Gap Road, Freemans Waterhole

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Location: (-32.968235, 151.480038)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Reduced speed limit

Check signage

Reduced speed limit of 60km, with lane closures in place: 7:00am - 5:00pm. Combination of traffic controllers and portable traffic lights will be used to control traffic through the worksite. Local residents access not affected.

Speed Limit60
Schedule

Lanes closed

Both directions

Weekdays - (7:00am - 5:00pm)

RoadsSawyers Gully Road, Frame Drive, Sawyers Gully, Bathurst St
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.778523, 151.448378)

CategoryCHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, Road Closure, Unplanned
Advice

Use an alternative route

Plan your journey

Wangi Avenue is closed at Wollombi Road intersection, due to works as part of the Wollombi Road Upgrade Project.

Diversions

Please use an alternate route to access Wangi Avenue.

RoadsWangi Avenue, Wollombi Road, Cessnock
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.8430101, 151.3351981)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Reduced speed limit

Check signage

From Monday 14 April safety barriers will be installed along Wollombi Road and major construction will commence in Stage 1 of the Wollombi Road Upgrade Project. Upcoming construction activities include relocating utilities, upgrading stormwater and road pavement works.

Please note the following conditions:

  • 40km / hr from 271 Wollombi Road to 29 Wollombi Road
  • No right turn onto Lochinvar Street from Wollombi Road, heading East (to town).
  • No right turn onto O’Neill Street from Wollombi Road, heading East (to town)
  • No right turn from O’Neill Street onto Wollombi Road (to town)
  • Wangi Ave is closed at the Wollombi Road intersection

Speed Limit40
RoadsWollombi Road, Bellbird Heights
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.8464957, 151.3305652)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Use an alternative route

Check signage

No right turn onto Lochinvar Street from Wollombi Road, heading East (towards Cessnock).

Diversions

Please follow signage and use an alternative route to access Lochinvar Street.

Schedule

Affected

Eastbound

Every Day - (all day - )

RoadsLochinvar Street, Wollombi Road, Bellbird Heights
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.8458367, 151.3312461)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Use an alternative route

Check signage

No right turn onto O’Neill Street from Wollombi Road, heading East (towards Cessnock).

No right turn onto Wollombi Road from O’Neill Street (towards Cessnock).

Diversions

Please follow signage and use an alternative route to access O'Neill Street.

Schedule

Affected

Eastbound

Every Day - (all day - )

RoadsO'Neill Street, Wollombi Road, Cessnock
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.8431259, 151.3351118)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Use an alternative route

A temporary road closure on Bathurst Street, Abermain / Sawyers Gully (between Lismore Street and Sawyers Gully Road) Friday, 9 May 2025 for approximately 5 weeks. Access for residents and essential services, including emergency services, will be maintained at all times with access from Lismore Street end of Bathurst Street. There will be no ‘through access at the Sawyers Gully Road intersection. Detours will be in place for the duration of the works  

Schedule

Closed

Both directions

- (all day - )

RoadsBathurst Street, Lismore Street, Abermain, Sawyers Gully Road
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.804345, 151.428957)

CategoryFLOODING, null, Unplanned
Advice

Never drive through floodwater

Use an alternative route

The information will be updated when conditions change

RoadsAlexandra Street, Railway Parade, Kurri Kurri, Northcote Street
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.811588, 151.47112)

CategoryFLOODING, null, Unplanned
Advice

Never drive through floodwater

Delay non-essential travel

RoadsSawpit Rd, Cedar Creek Road, Cedar Creek
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.8598691, 151.1911176)

CategoryFLOODING, null, Unplanned
Advice

Never drive through floodwater

Delay your journey

Paynes Crossing Road closed at Williams Bridge

Residents can gain access either side of bridge, please use caution and information will be updated when required

RoadsPaynes Crossing Road, Wollombi Road, Paynes Crossing
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.9382236, 151.140367)

CategoryFLOODING, null, Unplanned
Advice

Never drive through floodwater

Delay non-essential travel

This information will be next reviewed at 21/05/25 at 10am.

Residents will have to use alternate route either side of the bridge

RoadsMilsons Arm Road, Great North Road, Wollombi
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.9654362, 151.1369429)

CategoryFLOODING, null, Unplanned
Advice

Never drive through floodwater

Delay non-essential travel

This information will be next reviewed at 10am 21/05/25

Residents to take caution

RoadsWatagan Creek Road, Laguna
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-33.0164979, 151.1717374)

CategoryFLOODING, null, Unplanned
Advice

Never drive through floodwater

Plan your journey

This information will be next reviewed at 2pm 21/05/25

Bridge under water, will be updated when conditions change

RoadsOld North Road, Wine Country Drive, Rothbury
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.7124036, 151.322704)

CategoryFLOODING, null, Unplanned
Advice

Never drive through floodwater

Plan your journey

This information will be next reviewed at 10am 21/05/25

The information will be updated when conditions change. Residents are able to gain access from either side of bridge.1

RoadsCongewai Road, Eglinford Lane, Congewai, Lowes Road
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.9646674, 151.2696568)

CategoryFLOODING, null, Unplanned
Advice

Never drive through floodwater

Delay non-essential travel

This information will be next reviewed at 9am 21/05/25

Residents use alternate routes either side of Thursby's bridge

RoadsThursbys Road, Congewai Road, Congewai, Quince Tree Lane
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.931539, 151.276919)

CategoryFLOODING, null, Unplanned
Advice

Never drive through floodwater

Delay your journey

Paynes Crossing Road is closed 800m north of Williams Bridge

Residents are required to use alternate routes

RoadsPaynes Crossing Road, Paynes Crossing
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.9178079, 151.1179463)

CategoryFLOODING, null, Unplanned
Advice

Never drive through floodwater

Delay non-essential travel

Richmond Vale Road closed at causeway, residents can access either end

This information will be next reviewed at 9am 22/05/25

RoadsRichmond Vale Road, Richmond Vale
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.8577913, 151.5120079)

CategoryFLOODING, null, Unplanned
Advice

Never drive through floodwater

Plan your journey

This information will be next reviewed at 9am 22/05/25

Residents use caution


RoadsWermol Street, Northcote Street, Kurri Kurri, Railway Parade
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.812417, 151.4765384)

CategoryFLOODING, null, Unplanned
Advice

Never drive through floodwater

Plan your journey

Bridge under water, will be updated when conditions change.

RoadsLomas Lane, Nulkaba
OrganisationCessnock City Council
02 4993 4100
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.7939726, 151.3532039)

Hunter Expressway at Buchanan Interchange looking northwest towards Loxford.

Location: (-32.829628, 151.529816)

Hunter Expressway at Allandale Interchange looking east towards Loxford.

Location: (-32.723488, 151.403663)

Hunter Expressway at Branxton Interchange looking west towards Belford.

Location: (-32.668371, 151.361121)

Affected roads

Pinchen Street 

Est. Dates09/06/2023 1:30:14 am
The opening of the Occident Street access to the Cessnock Correctional Centre requires Council to implement road closures and intersection controls to complete works.

Location: (-32.813914, 151.342626)

Affected roads

Old North Road

Est. Dates12/05/2024 11:20:02 am - 13/05/2024 11:21:11 am
Old North Road, Rothbury is closed due to substantial water over the road. Please drive to conditions, and we remind you to never drive through floodwater.

Location: (-32.712459, 151.322765)