NSW: Changed traffic conditions along the M7 Motorway in Hinchinbrook

Source: Transport for NSW

There will be south and northbound right lane closures for Oversize Overmass (OSOM) on the M7 Motorway near Cowpasture Road, Hinchinbrook between 8pm Friday 5 and 10pm Sunday 7 September, weather permitting. 

OSOM operators travelling under notice along the M7 Motorway between Bernera Road, Prestons and Cowpasture Road, Hinchinbrook in both directions, will be detoured via Bernera, Joadja, Hoxton Park and Cowpasture roads. 

Contingency dates for this work will be from 8pm Friday 12 to 10pm Sunday 14 September or 8pm Friday 19 to 10pm Sunday 21 September. 

Work area and detours

OSOM operating under the National Class 1 Load Carrying Vehicles Mass and/or Dimension Exemption Notices can use the available detours if they are suitable for their combination. Operators are reminded that under Schedule 8 of the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation (NSW), there is a requirement for the driver and operator to scope the proposed route prior to travel to ensure it is suitable for their vehicle.

Vehicles travelling under a permit must not travel off the approved route listed in their permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).

Class 2 and Class 1 vehicles up to 3.2 metres can travel through the site and vehicles exceeding 3.2 metres must either use the detour or delay their travel on the M7 Motorway.

Class 2 vehicles will not be detoured and will remain on the M7 Motorway.

For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com, download the Live Traffic NSW app or call 132 701.