Roadworks Affecting Traffic

Yetman Road – Taylor Avenue Intersection

Inverell Shire Council wishes to advise that changed traffic conditions will be in place along Yetman Road at the intersection with Taylor Avenue due to roadworks. These works are programmed to take up to two (2) months with completion expected to be in May 2022.

Members of the public are requested to exercise care and consideration when travelling through the worksite.

All enquiries should be directed to Council’s Manager Civil Engineering on (02) 6728 8200.

Yetman Road – Palaroo Lane to Oakwood

Inverell Shire Council wishes to advise that roadwork will be undertaken along Yetman Road from Palaroo Lane to Oakwood. Works have commenced and are expected to be completed in June 2022. During this time, the works will be under traffic control and short delays can be expected.

Members of the public are requested to exercise care and consideration when travelling through the worksite.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused. For further information, please contact Council’s Civil and Environmental Services on (02) 6728 8288.

Intersection Gwydir Highway, Chester Street and Bundarra Road – Inverell

Inverell Shire Council wishes to advise that roundabout construction work will be undertaken at the intersection of Gwydir Highway, Chester Street and Bundarra Road. Works are scheduled to commence mid February 2022 and continue until November 2022.

During this time traffic conditions will be varied depending on the stage of construction being undertaken. For the majority of the construction works, Chester Street will be closed at the Highway and access for residents will be from Mansfield Street, or other streets from the north-east. Detours will be in place for through traffic. The Highway and Bundarra Road will be under traffic control and traffic lights for the majority of the construction project.

Updates on traffic conditions and answers to frequently asked questions during construction can be obtained from Council’s website or by contacting Council.

Members of the public are requested to exercise care and consideration when travelling through the area.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused. For further information please contact Council’s Civil and Environmental Services division on (02) 6728 8200.

Updated: 26th May 2022

Inverell Shire Council wishes to advise that from the week commencing Wednesday, 1 June 2022, traffic conditions will change at the intersection of Gwydir Highway, Chester Street and Bundarra Road. Chester Street will remain closed at the Gwydir Highway and the other legs of the intersection will be under traffic light control.

This change in traffic conditions is to facilitate the roundabout construction work at the intersection. Short delays are to be expected at the site over the duration of construction.

Alternate routes are in place via Mansfield Street and Medora Street.

Click here to view the detour map.

Mathers Bridge over Frazers Creek – Nullamanna

Inverell Shire Council wishes to advise that Mathers Bridge over Frazers Creek, north of Nullamanna will be reduced to single lane operation with a reduced speed limit in place. This will commence Monday, 19 April 2021 until the works to replace the bridge structure begin early 2022.

Members of the public are requested to exercise care and consideration when travelling through the worksite.

All enquires should be directed to Council’s Manager Civil Engineering on (02) 6728 8200.

Ashford Road – Inverell

Inverell Shire Council wishes to advise that roadwork will be undertaken along Ashford Road between ‘Roblea’ (11km North of Inverell) to Wandera Village (14.5km North of Inverell). Works are commencing Monday, 23 May 2022 and continuing for approximately 3 months.

During this time the works will be under traffic control and short delays can be expected. Members of the public are requested to exercise care and consideration when travelling through the worksite.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.

For further information please contact Council’s Civil and Environmental Services on (02) 6728 8200.

Intersection Gwydir Highway and Rosslyn Street – Inverell

Inverell Shire Council wishes to advise that from Wednesday, 1 June 2022, traffic conditions will change at the intersection of Gwydir Highway and Rosslyn Street. The leg of Rosslyn Street to the north-west of the highway will be closed, the other legs of the intersection will be under traffic light control.

This change in traffic conditions is to facilitate the roundabout construction work at the intersection of Gwydir Highway, Bundarra Road and Chester Street. It is expected that traffic detouring from the construction site will impact the Rosslyn Street intersection. Short delays are to be expected over the duration of construction.

Alternate routes will be available for Rosslyn Street local traffic via Urabatta Street and Brae Street.

Click here to view the detour map.

Updates on traffic conditions and answers to frequently asked questions during construction can be obtained from Council’s website or by contacting Council.

Members of the public are requested to exercise care and consideration when travelling through the area.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and for further information please contact Council’s Civil and Environmental Services division on 02 6728 8200.