NSW: Advice for OSOM operators following Bathurst 1000

Source: Transport for NSW

The Supercars Bathurst 1000 is being held from Wednesday 8 October to Sunday 12 October.

In previous years there has been a significant increase in traffic on the Great Western Highway between Lithgow and Katoomba on the Monday following this event.

Due to this expected increase in traffic drivers of heavy vehicle and oversize/overmass vehicles are advised to plan ahead and where possible avoid eastbound travel on the Great Western Highway between Lithgow and Katoomba on Monday 13 October, 8am and 1pm. 

To receive an update to your phone as soon as the congestion clears, you can follow this incident using the Live Traffic NSW app:

• Click this link using the app on your phone
• Hit the “Follow” button to get updates about the incident, including when the road reopens.

You can download the Live Traffic NSW app here.