Roads
Roads Network
Council manages an extensive roads network. The vast majority of our roads, 732 kilometres, are unsealed and there are 419 kilometres of sealed roads which includes 68 km Regional Roads (state road) and 10 km parking lane adjacent to highway. There are 11 timber bridges and 77 concrete and other bridges throughout the Local Government Area.
State Roads and Highways
Members of the public are advised that information on the status of state roads and highways should be accessed via livetraffic.com
Summer Weed Spraying Program - October 2024 to March 2024
Over the coming months (October 2024 to March 2025) Council will be undertaking spraying on its road network to kill grass and weeds on the road ahead of scheduled road grading of gravel roads and bitumen sealing of sealed roads.
As a courtesy, Council will provide a letter box drop on rural unsealed roads after spraying as a record in the event of livestock grazing the road formation. The herbicide to be used on the rural unsealed roads will be a Roundup UltraMax which has a nil withholding period for livestock.
Council has trialed a natural acid based alternative herbicide, but due to poor performance will be returning to using Roundup herbicide.
As per the Northern Tablelands Council's Pesticide Use Notification Plan provides notification for spraying of roads and verges on its website (under Public Notices Section) and Facebook page. For spraying adjacent to sensitive places, (schools, childcare facilities, hospitals, nursing homes etc.) and/or parties who register interest with Council prior to notice by phone, mail or letterbox drop will be provided at least two (2) working days beforehand.
A list of unsealed roads scheduled to be sprayed is available on the links below for roads located in the north of the LGA and south of the LGA respectively impacted by this program.
Unsealed-Roads-Schedule-Northern-Roads-2024-2025.pdf(PDF, 169KB)
Unsealed-Roads-Schedule-Southern-Roads-2024-2025.pdf(PDF, 202KB)
Council Works Program
The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 21 February 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays:
- Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township Wellington Vale Road, Maybole Road, Ten Mile Road, and Furracabad/West Furracbad Road;
- General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township;
- The Roads Construction Crew will be working with the Drainage Crew at Glen Innes Airport and Ten Mile Road;
- Maintenance grading is scheduled for Shannon Vale Road, Skeleton Creek Road, Browns Road, Glen Elgin Road, Oakey Road and Leamons Road;
- The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various locations as part of the urban heave patching reseal program.
Any reports of road conditions or requests for works need to be directed to the Council (02) 6730 2300 or roads@gisc.nsw.gov.au
A reminder to residents that the Roads on Call Mobile Number is for afterhours emergency situations.
If you require any further information, please contact 02 6730 2300 or email roads@gisc.nsw.gov.au.
Local Road Closures
Information regarding road closures will be updated on this page and on Glen Innes Severn Council Facebook page.
Temporary Road Closures - 15 and 16 February - Grey Street & Meade Street
Road Closure 15 February - Grey Street and Bourke Street (11am to 5pm)
Grey Street and Bourke Street will be impacted by a temporary road closure at the National Australia Bank corner and Coles Supermarket Corner as the garden beds in the CBD receive further treatment as part of the CBD Beautification project.
Motorists will not be able to travel west on Bourke Street or north on Grey Street approaching Bourke Street.
Road Closure 16 February - Meade Street (7am to 5pm)
The Meade Street roundabout will be closed to traffic on Sunday 16 February 2025 to allow for further works as part of the CBD beautification project. Motorists can still access the northern part of the CBD in Grey Street via Burke Street during this closure.
Temporary Road Closure - part Old Grafton Road (Henry River to Grafton)
Access to Old Grafton Road from Glen Innes to Mann River Nature reserve is open and accessible to traffic.
Old Grafton Road from the Henry River to Grafton is closed in both directions for flood repair work being coordinated by Clarence Valley Council. This closed section includes the location of the old tunnel.
For further information regarding this project and road closure, please contact Clarence Valley Council on 02 6643 0200.
Roads and Bridges Updates
Bridge Closure - Furracabad Road
Council contracted certified bridge engineers to assess the bridge over the Furracabad Creek on Furracabad Road.
The timber structures were found to be in very poor condition and due to significant deterioration of substructure elements, it was recommended that the bridge be closed to vehicular traffic immediately. Council unfortunately has little choice but to comply with this recommendation due to public safety concerns, and kindly advises that the bridge will be closed with immediate effect.
Council regrets any inconvenience that these closures may cause, and thanks residents and motorists in advance for their co-operation.
Temporary Closure at Glen Innes Airport
The Glen Innes Airport will be temporarily closed from 4 November 2024 until 31 January 2025 to allow for essential upgrades and improvements including:
- Rehabilitation of the main bitumen runway
- New and upgraded runway lighting
- Improved drainage and reshaping of the main runway to enhance water run-off management
Council is working closely with NSW Health, NSW Ambulance, and NSW Police to ensure aeromedical services and emergency operations continue uninterrupted. Should the works be completed ahead of schedule, the airport will reopen earlier. Project works are being jointly funded by the NSW Government’s Severe Weather and Floods Grant, the Infrastructure Betterment Fund, along with the Australian Government’s Regional Airports Program.