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

Council Works Program

The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 27 March 2026 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays:-

  • Jetpatching in Glen Innes Township; 
  • The Roads Construction crew will be working on Bourke Street;
  • Maintenance Grading is scheduled at Linwood Road, Lambs Valley Road, Old Kookra Road, Stonehenge Road, Pedlows Road, Hazelwood Road, Nine Mile Road, Bushy Park Road, Six Mile Road and Bargens Road;
  • The Bridge team are working on Kookabookra Road;
  • The Drainage team are working at Polhill Road, Waterloo Road, and East Pandora Road;
  • The Maintenance crew will be undertaking routine work within the Glen Innes township;
  • The Heavy Patching crew will be working on Strathbogie Road

Any reports of road conditions or requests for works need to be directed to the Council Town Hall Administration line (02) 6730 2300 or via email to council@gisc.nsw.gov.au.

A reminder to residents that the Roads on Call Mobile Number for after hours emergency situations is 0409 817 242.

Roads, Bridges and Other Closures / Changed Traffic Conditions

Information regarding closures will be updated on this page and on Glen Innes Severn Council Facebook page 

 

BRIDGE LOAD LIMIT: Highland Homes Creek Bridge - Gulf Road 

Effective 19 November 2025

 The Gulf Road Bridge over Highland Home Creek will be load limited to 15 tonnes. 

Council has scheduled construction of a heavy vehicle bypass track for the week of 1 December which will service all heavy vehicles until rectification works on the bridge can be undertaken and then will function as an all-vehicle bypass during bridge work. 

BRIDGE MAINTENANCE: Fladbury Bridge - Emmaville Road, Reddestone

Effective Monday, 2 March 2026

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions from next week on Emmaville Road, Reddestone, for maintenance work on Fladbury Bridge.  Transport for NSW will carry out the work which includes routine bridge maintenance. 

Starting Monday 2 March, work will be carried out from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Work is expected to be completed in three weeks, weather permitting.  

Traffic control, lane closures with stop/slow arrangements and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists. Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic control. 

For more information on this work visit Live Traffic NSW, download the Live Traffic NSW app or call 132 701.  

To receive updates direct to your phone, search for ‘Reddestone’ in your Live Traffic app, select the incident and click ‘Follow’. 

ROAD CLOSURE:  Old Grafton Road  

Effective Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Council will be undertaking road works on Old Grafton Road commencing on Wednesday the 4 March, commencing with a minor realignment located 4km south of the Gwydir Highway to avoid a slipping embankment, then moving on to a drainage repairs further down the hill.

The works are anticipated to take five (5) weeks and will be completed under traffic control where required, with minor delays of up to five (5) minutes expected.  Council kindly requests that motorists drive to conditions and follow the directions of workers on site. 

ROAD CLOSURE:  Railway Street  

Effective Monday 9 March

Council will be commencing pavement rehabilitation works on Railway Street between Lang Street and Ferguson Street.

The work will take approximately four (4) weeks and will be scheduled between 7am and 5pm Monday to Friday. The work will be completed under road closures for each block with access facilitated for local residents, school buses and emergency services.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE: Kookabookra Road (Sara River bridge)

Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

Kookabookra Road will be closed to traffic at the Sara River bridge for bridge repairs between 7:30am and 4:30pm on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

The road will then open and works will continue for the following week under traffic control.

Alternate access south of the Sara River can be made through Wards Mistake during the Wednesday closure.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES: Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic

Saturday 14 March 2026

Temporary road closures and traffic restrictions will be in place on Saturday 14 March 2026 for the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic.

Affected roads and times

  • Gwydir Highway
    Closed to traffic from Tindals Road (Grafton) to Bald Nob Road
    5:15am to 1:30pm

  • Grey Street (northbound only)
    Closed between Wentworth Street and Ferguson Street
    7:00am to 2:15pm
    Southbound traffic will remain open and centre car parking will be available.

  • Grey Street crossing points
    Vehicle access across Grey Street at Bourke Street and Meade Street will be restricted
    7:00am to 2:15pm

Strategic cross streets along the route will be managed by Council staff, Police and event marshals. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and follow traffic directions on the day.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES:     ANZAC DAY, GLEN INNES 

Saturday 25 April 2026

Notice is hereby given that the following temporary road closures will apply for the purpose of conducting the Glen Innes Anzac Day March.

  • A full road closure of Grey Street between Meade Street and Bourke Street roundabouts from approximately 8.30am – 11:30am; and
  • A full road closure of Bourke Street between Grey Street roundabout and West Ave from approximately 8.30am – 11:30am.
  • East Ave will be closed in both directions at Bourke Street intersection from approximately 8.30am – 11.30am.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES:     ANZAC DAY, DEEPWATER

Saturday 25 April 2026

Notice is hereby given that the following temporary road closures will apply for the purpose of conducting the Deepwater Anzac Day March.

  • Severn Street at the intersection of Young Street to Dundee Street from approximately 08:00am – 10:00am.
  • Dundee Street between Severn Street and Tenterfield Street from approximately 08:00am – 10:00am.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES:     ANZAC DAY, EMMAVILLE

Saturday 25 April 2026

Notice is hereby given that the following temporary road closures will apply for the purpose of conducting the Emmaville Anzac Day March.

  • Post Office Street between O’Donnell Street and Moore Street from approximately 10:00am – 12:00 noon.

Council regrets any inconvenience that these closures may cause, and thanks motorists in advance for their cooperation in this matter.

Any enquiries in relation to this matter can be directed to Council’s Department of Infrastructure Services on telephone 6730 2371

 

 

Application Forms and Information 

Council's Weed Spraying Program 

During January and February Council will be undertaking spraying on its urban road network, to kill grass and weeds growing through road pavements and kerb and guttering. This is an important part of Council’s maintenance program to ensure longevity of its road pavements.

Council will also be spraying road verges on the unsealed road network ahead of grading crews. This applies to all unsealed roads in the Glen Innes Severn LGA unless prior arrangements or discussions with Council have been made.

As per the Northern Tablelands Council’s Pesticide Use Notification Pla(PDF, 178KB)n(PDF, 178KB) which can be found on Councils Website, Council provides notification for spraying of roads and verges on its website (under the Public Notices Section) and Facebook page. For spraying adjacent to Sensitive Places (schools, childcare facilities, hospitals and nursing homes), and/or for parties who register interest with Council, prior notice by phone, mail or letterbox drop will be provided at least two (2) working days beforehand.

If you have any questions or require further information, please call 6730 2371 – Infrastructure Customer Service Line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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