NSW: Changed traffic conditions on Great Western Highway near Katoomba

Source: Transport for NSW (29.07.2025)

There will be changed traffic conditions on the Great Western Highway approximately one kilometre west of Katoomba from Wednesday 30 July to 30 November, weather permitting.

Day work hours will be between 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to 2pm on Saturdays. Night work hours will be between 8pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursday. No work will be carried out on Sunday during the day or public holidays. 

The U-turn bay off Rowan Lane will be closed to westbound heavy vehicles. The nearest westbound Heavy Vehicle Rest Area is the informal stop on the western side of Blackheath. 

The Great Western Highway will remain open in both directions.

Work area and Rest Area location 

For the latest traffic information, visit https://www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/243515 or download the Live Traffic NSW app or call 132 701. To receive updates directly to your phone, search "Katoomba – Rowan Lane” in the app, select the incident and click "Follow".