Road Work Programs

Narrabri Shire Council 's road work programs are a guide only, as Council continually assesses roads and prioritises activities.

The timing of works is subject to emerging priorities and weather events.

Lake Circuit Road Construction

Narrabri Shire Council wishes to notify businesses and residents that construction and traffic control works on Lake Circuit Road, Yarrie Lake, are ongoing.

Stage 1 of this project has been completed and is open to traffic, with Stage 2 now underway.

As part of the works for Stage 2, access to the Lake via Yarrie Lake Road/Lake Circuit Road is currently closed, with alternate access via Nuable Road.

Work will be carried out between 7.00am and 5.00pm from Monday to Saturday and is expected to be completed in four months, weather permitting.

Changed traffic conditions including intermittent stop/slow, road closures, detours to Yarrie Lake and reduced speed limits will be in place during and/or after work hours. Motorists should allow extra travel time.

Motorists are further advised to drive to the conditions and follow the direction of traffic controllers and signage. Council thanks motorists for their patience during this time.

Stage 1 of Lake Circuit Road consisted of approximately 1600m of works on the eastern end, directly adjacent to Yarrie Lake.

The works consisted of pavement strengthening and upgrade, as well as a large concrete floodway on the eastern end of the project on the spillway.

If you have any queries regarding this matter, please contact Council on (02) 6799 6866 or email council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au.

Road users are reminded that:

  • They may be liable for any damage that they cause to a road that is closed to their vehicle type.
  • Travelling on roads covered with water is extremely dangerous and should be avoided.
  • Road conditions can change without warning and drivers should travel with caution.
  • Unsealed roads damage very easily when they are wet and only essential journeys should be undertaken until these roads dry out.
  • Repairs to damaged roads are not usually possible until the roads and gravel stockpiles begin to dry out.
  • Council prioritises repairs, with high traffic roads usually receiving attention first.