For information on road conditions in the unincorporated area please monitor the Live Traffic NSW Website.
Weather conditions in Cobar Shire can change suddenly. Road conditions and closures can change regularly. To check current road conditions within Cobar Shire Council please click the link below.
Cobar Shire Council appeals to all drivers planning to travel within the Cobar Shire area to assist in preventing damage to the unsealed roads by choosing an alternative route or waiting until drier conditions prevail when wet weather occurs. Flagrant and irresponsible disregard for this appeal could lead to prosecution to the full extent of the law.
Road Works and Closures
Cobar Shire Council is responsible for the maintenance of all local and regional roads and maintain the Barrier Highway and the Kidman Way under a routine maintenance contract with RMS. When work is being carried out, the public must follow the traffic management procedures onsite before and through the work zone. Sometimes our roads are closed for special events or emergency situations. Please note: Any timeframes indicated on this page are indicative only and subject to weather conditions.
Current road works and closures:
Mulya Road – MR407
Resealing a section of the road
Duration of roadworks: Ongoing until Friday 24th June 2022
Category: open to public with traffic control procedures in place
Wilga Downs Road – SR26
Resealing a section of the road
Duration of roadworks: January 2022 – July 2022
Category: open to public with traffic control procedures in place
Yathong Road – SR12
Gravelling a section of the road
Duration of roadworks: April 2022 – 30th June 2023
Category: open to public with traffic control procedures in place
Nelyambo Bridge Road – SR3
Maintenance grading being carried out
Duration of roadworks: 8th August – weather and flood water permitting