NT Road Conditions

This report is current as at: Tue 07 Oct 2008 05:11:11 CST
 
RestrictionSection AffectedType of RestrictionDetailsComments
Total: 39 Restrictions.
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Barkly Stock RouteBetween Stuart Highway Intersection and Tablelands Highway IntersectionWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with washouts and rutting.
Barkly Stock RouteBetween 12km and 24km from Stuart Highway intersectionWith CautionRoad Works12km regravel, speed restriction in place, motorist are advised to heed all traffic control
Hodgson River RoadBetween Miniyeri (hogson Downs) and Nutwood Downs Road IntersectionWith CautionChanging Surface Conditionspotholes, washouts and corrugation
Hughes AvenueBetween Esplanade (near Smith St) and Kitchener DriveRoad ClosedRoad WorksFrom 26 August 2008 until end of October 2008, due to construction of pedestrian bridge as part of the waterfront project.
Keep River Main AccessBetween 18km and 26km of Victoria Highway IntersectionHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyRoad DamageUnsealed road with rough surface and washouts
Limestone Gorge RoadBetween bullita Access Road and Calcite flow WalkHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyRoad DamageCampground access remains closed due to severe flood damage.
Namatjira Kintore LinkBetween Beer Can Corner and Haarts Bluff turnoffHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyChanging Surface Conditionscaution advised at various washouts and sandy floodways
Port Keats RoadBetween Daly River Crossing and Port KeatsWith CautionChanged Traffic ConditionsIncrease in heavy vehicle traffic due to construction of a gas pipeline, motorists are advised to slow down, drive with lights on and heed all traffic control. Any queries regarding construction traffic can be directed to 89421511.
Santa Teresa RoadBetween Alice Springs Airport Roundabout and Allambi turnoffWith CautionRoad Worksroad works in progress, various sections from Airport to Allambi Station
Wollogorang RoadBetween Borroloola and the Queensland BorderWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with washouts, rutting and corrugations.
BARKLY
Kurundi RoadBetween Canteen Creek Turn-off and Murray Downs Elkedra Road IntersectionHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with rutting and corrugations.
Kurundi RoadBetween Stuart Hwy Intersection and Canteen Creek Turn-offWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with washouts, rutting and corrugation
Ranken RoadBetween Barkly Highway Intersection and Tablelands Highway IntersectionWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with washouts and rutting.
Tablelands HighwayBetween Barkly Highway Intersection and Carpentaria Highway IntersectionWeight And Or Vehicle Type RestrictionNo Over Mass Permit Vehiclesdue to subsidence of bridge approaches at various locationd
CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
Boggy Hole AccessBetween Larapinta Drive and Illamurta Springs Access IntersectionHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with washouts and sand bars
Ernest Giles RoadBetween Stuart Highway Intersection and Luritja Road IntersectionHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyRoad DamageDeep Loose Sand in Various Locations, Repair Works are Currently Underway.
Finke RoadBetween New Crown and AndadoWeight And Or Vehicle Type Restriction100% legal limits, maximum 7 axles, empty travel permittedUnsealed road with deep, loose sand in various locations.
Horseshoe Bend Roadfrom Stuart Highway to Horseshoe Bend station gateHigh Clearance OnlyChanging Surface Conditionssections of loose sand and potholes on dune crests
Larapinta DriveBetween Hermansburg and Luritja RoadWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed Road with Loose Surface and Corrugations. Grading in Process
Mt Dare Access AndadoBetween Santa Teresa Road (andado) and South Australian BorderHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyRoad Damageextreme bulldust in sections through finke river floodout
Namatjira DriveBetween Glen Helen Turn-off and Unsealed section of Larapinta Drive IntersectionWith CautionRoad WorksMajor road reconstruction works in progress, traffic control and speed restrictions will be in place and motorists are advised to take care.
Palm Valley Tourist AccessBetween Areyonga Road and Palm Valley CarparkHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyChanging Surface Conditionsloose and sandy surface
Redbank Gorge TouraccBetween Namatjira Drive and Redbank Gorge CarparkHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with bulldust, rough and corrugated
Santa Teresa RoadBetween Santa Teresa Community and Old Andado HomesteadWeight And Or Vehicle Type RestrictionMaximum GVM 4.5 Tonne, Light Vehicles OnlyUnsealed road with deep dry sand in various locations, 4WD is recommended.
Stuart HighwayBetween Kulgera Road House and Truck Parking Bay RhsWith CautionChanged Traffic ConditionsRoad under reconstruction South of Kulgera, speed restriction and traffic control are in place, motorists are advised to take care.
KATHERINE
Central Arnhem RoadBetween Mainoru and BulmanWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with washouts, potholes and corrugations
Nathan River RoadBetween Ryans Bend Road Intersection and Roper HighwayHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyChanging Surface Conditions-
Numbulwar RoadBetween Roper Highway and Numbulwar SettlementWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsRough, corrugated and loose surface
Victoria HighwayAt Lost Creek LocationDetourRoad WorksFull two lane detour is in operation,until further notice. all loads wider than five meters,ring Mark at the steel con site office,on eight,nine, seven,five,zero,four,zero,eight. Supply details of the time,and dimensions of the load,prior to leaving katherine or kununurra.
Wollogorang RoadBetween 9.3km and 22.6km east of Calvert RiverWith CautionRoad Works14km regravel, speed restriction in place, motorist are advised to heed all traffic control
TOP END
Arnhem HighwayBetween Marakai Station Access and Mary River BridgeLane ClosureRoad WorksConstruction of Quarry Access. Inbound Lane closed for 700 meters. Prepare to Stop as Reduced Speed Limits are in Place.
Central Arnhem RoadAt Goyder RiverHigh Clearance OnlyWater Over Road-
Daly River RoadBetween Dorat Road Intersection and Daly River CausewayWith CautionChanged Traffic ConditionsIncrease in heavy vehicle traffic due to construction of a gas pipeline, motorists are advised to slow down, drive with lights on and heed all traffic control. Any queries regarding construction traffic can be directed to 89421511.
Dorisvale RoadAt Daly River CrossingImpassableFlooding-
Dorisvale RoadBetween Stuart Hwy Intersection and Daly River CausewayWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with slippery surface, washouts and potholes.
Litchfield Park RoadBetween Rum Jungle Road Intersection and Wangi Falls IntersectionWeight And Or Vehicle Type RestrictionMaximum 13 Axles, empty travel permittedSteep grade
Litchfield Park RoadBetween McKenzie Crossing and Cox Peninsula Road Intersection4WD OnlyRoad Damage-
Tiger Brennan DriveBetween Berrimah Road and the Mud Racing Track EntranceWith CautionRoad WorksRoad Widening being carried out until early September 2008. Speed Restrictions and a Detoured Traffic Path will be in place. Motorists are advised to heed all traffic control.
Umbrawarra RoadBetween Stuart Hwy Intersection and Homestead GateWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsRough, corrugated and loose surface
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