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Published 05 February, 2026
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NSW: Browns Flat (southbound) rest area closure

Road Conditions (05 February, 2026)

Source: Transport for NSW 

Transport for NSW advises the Browns Flat (southbound) rest area has closed due to a bush fire in the Nerong area. The Nerong Waterholes rest area (northbound) may also need to close. 

It is recommended that you plan your scheduled breaks/rests with this in mind and use alternative rest areas such as;

  • Chapmans rest area (southbound)

  • Kennedys Gap rest area (southbound)

  • Station Creek rest area (northbound)

  • Twelve Mile Creek rest area (westbound)

An interactive rest area map can be found here.

Live Traffic NSW also has a link to the Restricted Access Vehicles map to help you plan an alternative route if required

You can download the Live Traffic NSW app here.

Please note

Unless specified otherwise, operators of Class 1, 2 & 3 vehicles travelling under a Notice must consult their relevant enforceable network map to confirm a suitable approved alternate route.

Operators of Class 1, 2 & 3 vehicles travelling under a Permit must not travel off the approved route listed in the permit unless an updated permit is obtained from the NHVR.