Power Outages

3

Fire Incidents

1

NSW SES Advice

0

Road Conditions

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Alert LevelPlanned Burn
LocationGun Club Rd, Merewether Heights
Council AreaNewcastle
StatusUnder control
TypeHazard Reduction
FireYes
Size20 ha
Responsible AgencyNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Updated7 Sep 2024 20:13

Current Level-m
Minor1.2m
Moderate1.3m
Major1.7m

Location: (-32.88488487, 151.7838126)

Current Level-m
Minor-
Moderate-
Major-

Location: (-32.9148, 151.6684)

Current Level-m
Minor1.9m
Moderate2.9m
Major3.8m

Location: (-32.81767045, 151.6814361)

MEREWETHER

CURRY ST, FREDERICK ST, GREGORY CRES, HICKSON ST, HILLCREST RD, JANET ST, LLOYD ST, MITCHELL ST, NOTT ST, PELL ST, RIDGE ST, ROBINSON ST, SCENIC DR

CauseConnecting power to a property
StatusProceeding as scheduled
Affected Customers328
Start Date19/06/2024, 9:30 pm
Est. Restoration Date20/06/2024, 12:30 am

Location: (-32.9493, 151.75264)

THORNTON

NEW ENGLAND HWY

CauseMaintenance of high voltage electrical equipment
StatusProceeding as scheduled
Affected Customersless than 10
Start Date20/06/2024, 8:00 pm
Est. Restoration Date21/06/2024, 1:00 am

Location: (-32.79257, 151.63066)

CategoryCHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, null, Planned
Advice

Allow extra travel time

Use diversions

The Anderson Drive eastbound off ramp on the highway will be closed from 7pm on Monday 9 September until 5am on Tuesday 10 September, weather permitting.

During this time, a detour will be in place via New England Highway/Maitland Road and is suitable for all vehicles.

Motorists are advised to allow approximately 5 minutes of additional travel time.

Diversions

Detour will be in place via New England Highway/Maitland Road. Map attached.

RoadsNew England Highway, Anderson Drive, Tarro

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Location: (-32.796923, 151.6387877)

CategorySPECIAL EVENT, null, Planned
Advice

Allow extra travel time

NRL + NRLW Double Header at McDonald Jones Stadium. NRL Knights v Dolphins kick-off at 4:05pm, NRLW Knights v Broncos kick-off at 6:10pm and full time around 8pm.

Traffic may be heavier than normal on Turton Rd, Griffiths Rd, Newcastle Rd, Lambton Rd and Bridges Rd through Broadmeadow as fans travel to and from the stadium.

Motorists should allow extra travel time and be aware of increased pedestrian activity on local roads.

RoadsGriffiths Road, Turton Road, Broadmeadow

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Location: (-32.9212732, 151.7235356)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Check signage

Exercise caution

Lane closures and speed reductions may be applied during night work hours, with traffic controllers on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 5 minutes of additional travel time.

Speed Limit60
Schedule

Affected

Both directions

Weekdays - (7:00am - 6:00pm)

Affected

Both directions

Sunday - (7:00pm - 6:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Monday - (7:00pm - 6:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Tuesday - (7:00pm - 6:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Wednesday - (7:00pm - 6:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Thursday - (7:00pm - 6:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Saturday - (8:00am - 5:00pm)

RoadsLookout Road, Grandview Road, Rankin Park, McCaffrey Drive

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Location: (-32.9311482, 151.6915951)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, Bridge work, Planned
Advice

Check signage

Exercise caution

Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 5 minutes of additional travel time.

Speed Limit40
Schedule

Affected

Both directions

Every Day - (all day - )

RoadsDonald Street, Samdon Street, Hamilton, Chatham Road

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Location: (-32.9184677, 151.7406222)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, Road/lane widening, Planned
Advice

Check signage

Reduced speed limit

Changed traffic conditions for night works will be in place from Sunday 1 September to Thursday 5 September.

Works include;

  • On Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 September there will be a temporary closure of the steel bridge over the Hunter River between 8.30pm and 4am. A contraflow will be in place and there will be no right turn for motorists travelling to Sydney/Maitland from the Pacific Highway. Motorists and Freight operators are advised to use the temporary ‘U turn’ on Maitland Road 350m from the intersection.
  • Contraflow on Maitland Road near Ironbark Creek bridge on Wednesday 4 September and Thursday 5 September.

Over Size Over Mass operators and/or vehicles operating under permit with a ground contact wider than 3.2m and/or overall width greater than 4.5m are advised to contact the project team at least one day ahead of movement on 1800 515 141. Significant delays will occur if no contact is made. Please note 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.

A temporary speed of 60km/h will remain in place through the project work zone during ongoing day work, and a reduction to 40km/h during night work.

Speed Limit40
Schedule

Affected

Both directions

Sunday - (7:30pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Monday - (7:30pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Tuesday - (7:30pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Wednesday - (7:30pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Thursday - (7:30pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Weekdays - (7:00am - 5:00pm)

RoadsMaitland Road, Pacific Highway, Hexham to Sandgate, Newcastle Inner City Bypass

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Location: (-32.8443835, 151.6919244)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Check signage

Exercise caution

Changed overnight traffic conditions will be in place on Sunday 8 September from 7pm.

Northbound lanes onto the Newcastle Inner City Bypass will be closed during this time, reopening from 6am Monday 9 September, weather permitting.

A detour will be in place and is suitable for all vehicle types.

Motorists are advised to allow 5 minutes additional travel time.


Diversions

Motorists can detour via the roundabout on Thomas Street. See map attached.

Speed Limit40
Schedule

Affected

All directions

Sunday - (7:00pm - 6:00am)

Affected

All directions

Monday - (7:00pm - 6:00am)

Affected

All directions

Tuesday - (7:00pm - 6:00am)

Affected

All directions

Wednesday - (7:00pm - 6:00am)

Affected

All directions

Thursday - (7:00pm - 6:00am)

Affected

All directions

Weekdays - (7:00am - 6:00pm)

Affected

All directions

Saturday - (8:00am - 5:00pm)

RoadsNewcastle Road, Robinson Avenue, Jesmond, Blue Gum Road

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Location: (-32.9064904, 151.6922119)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Reduced speed limit

Check signage

Work as part of the M1 extension to Raymond Terrace project will require lane closures with intermittent stoppages and temporary speed reductions to 40km/h at the following locations and times:

From 7pm to 5am, over five nights from Monday 9 September to Friday 13 September, to be completed by 5am on Saturday 14 September

  • M1 Pacific Motorway at Beresfield and Black Hill
  • John Renshaw Drive at Beresfield
  • New England Highway at Tarro
  • Pacific Highway at Tomago and Heatherbrae
  • Old Punt Road near Pacific Highway at Tomago

From 7am to 5pm, Monday 9 September to Friday 13 September

  • Lenaghans Drive at Black Hill,
  • Old Punt Road near Pacific Highway at Tomago.

Operators of over size over mass vehicles with a ground contact wider than 3.2 metres and/or overall width greater than 4.5 metres are advised to contact the project team at least one day ahead of movement on 0423 323 946. Significant delays can occur through failure to contact. Please note 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.

Speed Limit60
Schedule

Affected

Both directions

Weekday Nights - (7:30pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Weekdays - (7:00am - 5:00pm)

RoadsM1 Pacific Motorway/Pacific Highway, Black Hill Road, Black Hill to Tomago, Old Punt Road

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Location: (-32.8379928, 151.6347063)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, Road/lane widening, Planned
Advice

Check signage

Reduced speed limit

Changed traffic conditions will be in place from Sunday 8 September to Thursday 12 September between 7pm and 5am. During this time, there will be no right turn from Maitland Road into the Newcastle Inner City Bypass.

Over Size Over Mass operators with a ground contact wider than 3.2m and/or overall width greater than 4.5m are advised to contact the project team at least one day ahead of movement on 1800 515 141. Significant delays will occur if no contact is made. Please note 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.

A temporary speed of 40km/h will remain in place through the project work zone during night work.

Diversions

Detour will be in place via Wallsend Road, 800 metres towards Newcastle. The detour will not affect inbound traffic travelling to Newcastle on Maitland Road.

Speed Limit40
Schedule

Affected

Both directions

Sunday - (7:00pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Monday - (7:00pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Tuesday - (7:00pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Wednesday - (7:00pm - 5:00am)

RoadsMaitland Road, Pacific Highway, Hexham to Sandgate, Newcastle Inner City Bypass

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Location: (-32.8443835, 151.6919244)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, Road/lane widening, Planned
Advice

Check signage

Reduced speed limit

Changed traffic conditions for night works will be in place from Sunday 8 September to Thursday 12 September

Works include;

  • Lane closures and a reduced speed of 40km/h near Ironbark Creek bridge on the inbound and outbound lanes on Thursday 12 September
  • Lane closures and a reduced speed of 40km/h at the intersection of Newcastle Inner City Bypass and Maitland Road from Sunday 8 September to Thursday 12 September.

Over Size Over Mass operators and/or vehicles operating under permit with a ground contact wider than 3.2m and/or overall width greater than 4.5m are advised to contact the project team at least one day ahead of movement on 1800 515 141. Significant delays will occur if no contact is made. Please note 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.

A temporary speed of 40km/h will remain in place during night work.

Diversions

Detour will be in place via Wallsend Road, 800 metres towards Newcastle. The detour will not affect inbound traffic travelling to Newcastle on Maitland Road.

Speed Limit40
Schedule

Affected

Both directions

Sunday - (7:00pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Monday - (7:00pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Tuesday - (7:00pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Wednesday - (7:00pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Thursday - (7:00pm - 5:00am)

RoadsMaitland Road, Pacific Highway, Hexham to Sandgate, Newcastle Inner City Bypass

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Location: (-32.8443835, 151.6919244)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, Bridge work, Planned
Advice

Check signage

Exercise caution

Contraflow traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in both directions. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 5 minutes of additional travel time.

Speed Limit60
Schedule

Affected

Both directions

Monday - (8:00pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Tuesday - (8:00pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Wednesday - (8:00pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Thursday - (8:00pm - 5:00am)

RoadsNelson Bay Road, Stockton Bridge, Kooragang

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Location: (-32.8847334, 151.7853024)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Check signage

Exercise caution

Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 5 minutes of additional travel time.

Speed Limit40
Schedule

Affected

Both directions

Monday - (7:00pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Tuesday - (7:00pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Wednesday - (7:00pm - 5:00am)

Affected

Both directions

Thursday - (7:00pm - 5:00am)

RoadsIndustrial Drive, William Street, Mayfield North

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Location: (-32.891548, 151.744872)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Use an alternative route

Reduce your speed

Local residents will be allowed access.

Reduced Speed Limit

Diversions

Diversions Perkins St and King St

Brown street closed between 13 Brown St & Hunter St

Speed Limit40
Schedule

Closed

Both directions

Every Day - (all day - )

RoadsHunter Street, Brown Street, Newcastle East
OrganisationNewcastle City Council
02 4974 2000
mail@ncc.nsw.gov.au
http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.926446, 151.777865)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Use an alternative route

Use diversions

Local residents will be allowed access during work hours on weekdays.


Schedule

Closed

Both directions

Weekdays - (6:00am - 3:30am)

RoadsVera Street, Maud Street, Waratah West
OrganisationNewcastle City Council
02 4974 2000
mail@ncc.nsw.gov.au
http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.8950858, 151.7210933)

M1 Pacific Motorway at John Renshaw Drive looking south towards Sydney.

Location: (-32.8134, 151.635833)

New England Highway near Hexham Bridge looking south towards Newcastle.

Location: (-32.821351, 151.682176)

Newcastle Road at Crest Road looking west towards M1 Pacific Motorway.

Location: (-32.9044, 151.687725)

Affected roads

Parkway avenue will be affected.

Est. Dates01/01/1970 10:00:00 am
Planned maintenance expected to occur on Parkway avenue, expect delays and plan ahead.

Location: (-32.934646, 151.760826)

Hunter River at Hexham Bridge (210448)

MeasureValue
Forecast Level0.431m
Level 10.438m
Rainlast 3 hours: 0 last 6 hours: 0 last 24 hours: 0 last 96 hours: 0

Location: (-32.81767045, 151.6814361)

Hunter River at Stockton Bridge (210456)

MeasureValue
Forecast Level0.51m
Level 10.567m
Barometric Pressure1019.71millibars

Location: (-32.88488487, 151.7838126)

DateObservation
08/09/2024 10:00:00 am0 mm
08/09/2024 9:00:00 am0 mm
08/09/2024 8:00:00 am0 mm

Location: (-32.9184, 151.7985)

DateObservation
08/09/2024 9:45:00 am0.279 metres
08/09/2024 9:30:00 am0.209 metres
08/09/2024 9:15:00 am0.154 metres
08/09/2024 9:00:00 am0.112 metres
08/09/2024 8:45:00 am0.041 metres
08/09/2024 8:30:00 am-0.016 metres
08/09/2024 8:15:00 am-0.055 metres
08/09/2024 8:00:00 am-0.117 metres
08/09/2024 7:45:00 am-0.169 metres
08/09/2024 7:30:00 am-0.207 metres
08/09/2024 7:15:00 am-0.265 metres
08/09/2024 7:00:00 am-0.322 metres

Location: (-32.819, 151.682)

DateObservation
08/09/2024 9:45:00 am0.435 metres
08/09/2024 9:30:00 am0.413 metres
08/09/2024 9:15:00 am0.368 metres
08/09/2024 9:00:00 am0.251 metres
08/09/2024 8:45:00 am0.228 metres
08/09/2024 8:30:00 am0.183 metres
08/09/2024 8:15:00 am0.104 metres
08/09/2024 8:00:00 am0.054 metres
08/09/2024 7:45:00 am0.019 metres
08/09/2024 7:30:00 am-0.08 metres
08/09/2024 7:15:00 am-0.135 metres
08/09/2024 7:00:00 am-0.163 metres

Location: (-32.8833, 151.7833)

DateObservation
08/09/2024 9:00:00 am0 mm
08/09/2024 8:00:00 am0 mm

Location: (-32.9321, 151.6899)

DateObservation
No valid readings reported

Location: (-32.9239, 151.7886)

DateObservation
08/09/2024 10:00:00 am0 mm
08/09/2024 9:00:00 am0 mm
08/09/2024 8:00:00 am0 mm

Location: (-32.9209, 151.6514)

DateObservation
No valid readings reported

Location: (-32.9045, 151.6654)

DateObservation
No valid readings reported

Location: (-32.9006, 151.7183)

DateObservation
08/09/2024 8:00:00 am0 mm

Location: (-32.9091, 151.7036)

DateObservation
No valid readings reported

Location: (-32.9208, 151.7299)

DateObservation
No valid readings reported

Location: (-32.9446, 151.711)

DateObservation
08/09/2024 8:00:00 am0 mm

Location: (-32.9085, 151.7453)

DateObservation
08/09/2024 8:00:00 am0 mm

Location: (-32.9454, 151.748)

DateObservation
08/09/2024 8:38:42 am0 metres

Location: (-32.9432, 151.7055)

DateObservation
08/09/2024 7:51:04 am0.01 metres

Location: (-32.9148, 151.6684)

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Weather Forecast

Today

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11 - 26°C

Sunny.

Rainfall 5%

Mon, Sep 9

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11 - 24°C

Sunny.

Rainfall 5%

Tue, Sep 10

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12 - 28°C

Sunny.

Rainfall 20%

Wed, Sep 11

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14 - 24°C

Showers.

Rainfall 80%

Thu, Sep 12

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13 - 23°C

Shower or two.

Rainfall 60%

Fri, Sep 13

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11 - 20°C

Possible shower.

Rainfall 40%

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