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 10 October 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays:-

  • Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, Emmaville Township, Emmaville Road, Wellington Vale Road, Ten Mile Road and Deepwater Deepwater

  • Street sweeping is scheduled in the Glen Innes Township;
  • The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Shaws Road;
  • Maintenance grading is scheduled at Costellos Road, Newsomes Road, Deepwater Tip Road and Deepwater township gravel roads;
  • The Bridge Team are working on Shaws Road;
  • The Drainage Team are working on Square Range Road;
  • The Maintenance Crew will be working at various locations installing rural road signage and parkland bridge maintenance; and 
  • The Heavy Patching Crew will be working on Tablelands Road. 

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 0409 817 242  is for afterhours emergency situations.

If you require any further information, please contact 02 6730 2300 or email council@gisc.nsw.gov.au.

Roads, Bridges and Other Closures

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

Road Closure - Grey Street / Lang Street Roundabout 

Residents are advised that the Grey Street/Lang Street roundbaout will be partially closed on Wednesdays 22 October 2025 between 7am and 3pm.

The closure will impact west bound traffic on Lang Street and south bound traffic on Grey Street. 

All other traffic options will remain open 

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. 

LOAD LIMIT NOTIFICATION - Bridge over Clairville Road 

Effective 11 September 2025, the bridge on Clairville Road is now load limited to 6 Tonne - light vehicle access only. 

This decision, it to ensure motorist safety while maintenance and repairs are coordinated. 

It is anticipated that with planned repair work, the limit may be lifted in the future. 

 

 

 

 

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