Due to the current wet conditions, all unsealed roads in the Parkes Shire are closed to vehicles over 3 tonne, except school busses, emergency vehicles and Council road plant.
The restrictions will now be in place until 10:00am Wednesday 8 May 2024. The situation will be reviewed at this time.
The following roads in the Parkes Shire are CLOSED due to flooding:
- Tubby Lees Road (SR197)
- Leafy Tank Road (SR197)
- Bruie Plains Road (SR1158)
- Mercadool Lane (SR114)
- Blow Clear Road (SR85)
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Back Trundle Road (SR84)
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 beneath the water.
The following roads in the Parkes Shire are OPEN with WATER OVER ROAD:
- The Bogan Way (MR350)
- Middle Trundle Road (SR83)
- The McGrane Way (MR354) at Genaren Creek
- Peak Hill - Tullamore Road (MR348), detour via Mingerong Road and Bogan Road.
Motorists are advised to use extreme caution when travelling in the wet weather.
The following roads in the Parkes Shire are closed:
- Bushman / Dalton Street Roundabout
- Maguire Road from Bleechmore Road to Newell Highway (part of Parkes Bypass works)
To report a problem on one of our roads, including flooding, trees and potholes, go to Report it to Council.
During an emergency visit the Parkes Shire Emergency Dashboard for the latest updates.