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CategorySPECIAL EVENT, null, Planned
Advice

Allow extra travel time

A-League Men: Newcastle Jets v Western Sydney Wanderers at McDonald Jones Stadium. Kick-off at 5pm, full-time approx 7pm.

Traffic may be heavier than usual 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: (-32.9172157, 151.725035)

CategorySPECIAL EVENT, null, Planned
Advice

Allow extra travel time

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Hunter Street will be closed from 7:00am to 10:00am for the march.

In addition, other local roads will be closed for services and commemorations including:

4:00am to 6:00am

  • Nobbys Road between Wharf Road and Parnell Place
  • Wharf Road between Watt Street and Nobbys Road

08:00am to 12:00pm

  • King Street between Wolfe Street and Auckland Street and between Darby Street and Auckland Street.

Motorists are advised to take extra care with an expected increase in pedestrian activity.

RoadsHunter Street, Brown Street, Newcastle, Newcomen Street

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Location: (-32.926446, 151.777865)

CategorySPECIAL EVENT, null, Planned
Advice

Exercise caution

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Motorists are advised to expect delays and lane closures on Griffiths Road at the entrance to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre and Showground as patrons travel to and from the event. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists.

RoadsGriffiths Road, Broadmeadow

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Location: (-32.9181356, 151.7384563)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Reduced speed limit

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Work as part of the M1 Pacific Mwy extension to Raymond Terrace project will require lane closures with intermittent stoppages and temporary speed reductions to 40km/h.

Click here for the latest traffic impacts.

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: (-32.8128394, 151.6577908)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Check signage

Reduced speed limit

Changed traffic conditions will be in place on Newcastle Road at the Jesmond Interchange at night between 7pm and 5am.

Operators of oversize and/or overmass vehicles with a ground contact wider than 3.2m or with overall width wider than 4.5m are advised to contact the project team at least one day ahead of movement on 1800 818 433.

Further traffic impacts can be found here

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: (-32.9064116, 151.6931241)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, Road/lane widening, Planned
Advice

Check signage

Reduced speed limit

Changed traffic conditions will be in place Sunday to Thursday nights between 7pm and 5am as part of the Hexham Straight Widening project.

A full list of traffic impacts can be found here

Speed Limit40
Schedule

Affected

Both directions

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

Affected

Both directions

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

Affected

Both directions

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

Affected

Both directions

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

Affected

Both directions

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

Affected

Both directions

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

Affected

Both directions

Saturday - (8:00am - 1:00pm)

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

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Location: (-32.8573238, 151.7046046)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Allow extra travel time

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Changed traffic conditions will be in place as part of the Rankin Park to Jesmond section of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. 

Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists.

No work will occur on public holidays.

From 7pm Friday 2 and 5am Monday 5 May, McCaffrey Drive will be closed in both directions between Marshall Street and Lookout Road. Detours will be in place.

Schedule

Affected

Both directions

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

Affected

Both directions

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

RoadsLookout Road, McCaffrey Drive, New Lambton

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Location: (-32.929012, 151.693647)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, Upgrade, Planned
Advice

Plan your journey

Use diversions

Longworth Avenue will be closed NORTHBOUND between Cowper Street and Newcastle Road from 22 February 2025 for a duration of 18 months.

John Street, between Longworth Avenue and Lumsden Lane will also be closed both directions for the duration.


These works are part of the Western Corridor Road Upgrades, and further information can be found on City of Newcastle's web page here: Western Corridor Road Upgrades - Longworth Avenue and Minmi Road, Wallsend


Should you wish to enquire about these works, please contact Daracon on 1800 953 700 or WCRU@daracon.com.au

Schedule

Lanes closed

Northbound

Every Day - (all day - )

RoadsLongworth Avenue, Newcastle Road, Wallsend
OrganisationNewcastle City Council
02 4974 2000
mail@ncc.nsw.gov.au
http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.90045, 151.676991)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Avoid the area

Exercise caution

Road closed Kitchener Parade between George and Crebert St, Mayfield East

Schedule

Closed

All directions

Every Day - (all day - )

RoadsKitchener Parade, George Street, Mayfield East
OrganisationNewcastle City Council
02 4974 2000
mail@ncc.nsw.gov.au
http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.9000405, 151.7503583)

CategorySCHEDULED ROADWORK, null, Planned
Advice

Use an alternative route

Exercise caution

Road closed George St. between Smith St. and Margaret St. Mayfield East

Schedule

Closed

All directions

Every Day - (all day - )

RoadsSmith Street, Margaret Street, Mayfield East
OrganisationNewcastle City Council
02 4974 2000
mail@ncc.nsw.gov.au
http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au

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Location: (-32.8998125, 151.7490903)

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)