Road Closures 6 April 2024

Bland Shire Road Condition Report as at 6 April 2024 

All unsealed roads within the Bland Shire Council area are closed to vehicles over three (3) tonne until 3.00pm Monday 8 April 2024 when the situation will be reviewed. School buses, Evolution mine worker transportation, Emergency Services and Council road repair plant are exempt, subject to normal risk assessment by individual operators. 

Concessions are possible on request for urgent transport activity on routes considered suitable to carry the proposed loading. Please contact Council's Assets and Engineering Services Department for further information on the requirements of a concession. 

Local traffic under three (3) tonne are requested to carry out their own risk assessment prior to travel, and extreme caution should be taken at all times when travelling on any open roads within the Shire. 

Council regrets any inconvenience caused by this decision but the preservation of its road asset is of prime concern. 

Updates on all Council affected roads will be provided on Council's website and Facebook page as information becomes available. Further information can be provided by emailing council@blandshire.nsw.qov.au or phoning Council's Assets and Engineering Services Department on (02) 69722266. 

This number is also to be used for updates after hours or on weekends. Updates, if applicable, will be available on Council's website www.blandshire.nsw.qov.au 

Ray Graham 

Director Technical Services