There are currently in excess of 170 restrictions on Northern Territory Government controlled roads across all regions.
Motorists should be aware some roads are in poor condition and care must be taken at all times.
The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics is working hard to provide regular updates through the Road Report NT website www.roadreport.nt.gov.au
Motorists are reminded to drive to conditions and never attempt to cross flooded causeways.
Some of the significant roads currently impacted across the TOP END REGION include:
Carpentaria Hwy - closed with damage at several locations;
Roper Hwy - closed with most bridges under water and water levels still rising;
Central Arnhem Road - closed between Barunga and Bulman due to flooding;
Buntine Hwy - open with restrictions;
Victoria Hwy – open with multiple pavement failures;
Buchanan Hwy - remains closed between Stuart Hwy and Top Springs. Weight restrictions between Buntine Highway to Victoria Highway. Dashwood Crossing is currently impassable;
Gorge Road - closed due to flooding at Maud Creek;
Numerous roads in the Dundee area have been impacted with sections of Mermaid Circuit impassable or requiring 4WD due to water over the road or boggy conditions;
Fog Bay Road – periodically impassable at Rocky Creek due to flooding;
Port Keats Road – closed due to flooding;
Oenpelli Road – impassable at Magella Creek and closed at Cahills Crossing;
Fountain Head Road – closed because of culvert collapse, urgent repairs in progress;
Litchfield Park Road – closed at Lower Finniss River crossing;
Shady Camp Road – closed due to boggy conditions;
Channel Island Road – open but with severe potholes;
Central Arnhem Road closed due to flooding at Wilton and Waterhouse Rivers.
Where possible, immediate rectification works are being carried out on damaged roads including:
Urgent temporary repairs have been carried out to culverts that collapsed on Fountain Head Road and Dorat Road, as well as flood damage at Rocky Creek and Charlotte Rivers on Fog Bay Road, Mermaid Circuit and unsealed roads in the Douglas Daly area;
Channel Island Road – severe potholes. Repair crews have commenced work.
Motorists are reminded to Check. Plan. Go before setting out on any road trip across the Territory.
Check – your vehicle is well maintained and ready for the journey ahead.
Plan – your trip and know the road conditions.
Go – and make sure you journey is a safe one.
Media Contact: Nikola Lekias, Media Manager, Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics 89465135.