Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise that the following roads are closed in the Parkes Shire due to the wet weather:
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- Narromine to Tullamore (MR354)
- Tullamore to Peak Hill (MR348) With detour in place
- Bulgandramine Road (SR1162)
- Taweni Road and Railway Parade (SR82A)
- Oliview (SR26)
- Terrill Road (SR19-21)
- Kamandra Lane (SR17)
- Bruie Plains Road (SR1158)
- Eugowra Road (U980)
- Back Yamma Road (SR2)
- Welcome Road (SR8)
- Coopers Road (SR47)
- Coobang Road (SR27)
- Ben Hall Road (SR71)
The following roads in the Parkes Shire have now been opened:
- Gobondery Road (SR168)
- Parkes to Cookamidgera Road (SR1B)
- Warrogal Road (SR42)
- Mingerong Road (SR129)
Council said they regret the inconvenience caused to drivers, however, the preservation of the roads is of prime importance.
Motorists are asked to use extreme caution when travelling in the wet weather.
Please avoid walking or driving through flood waters, it may be deeper and faster flowing than anticipated and/or the road may have suffered extensive damage hidden beneath the water.
Please note the load limit for all unsealed roads in the Parkes Shire is closed to vehicles over three tonne with the exception of school buses, emergency vehicles and council road plant.
This will be reviewed at 10am on Monday, July 25.