Check here for information about temporary road closures or activities that may impact on traffic conditions on the Central Coast.
Below is a list of planned and unplanned road closures that may impact travel times and/or routes on Central Coast roads under Council’s responsibility. This may include closures due to significant weather events, major road construction works or major events. This is not an exhaustive list, road closures with minimal potential impact are not included.
Please note:
- This information is updated during business hours from 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Major road impacts and closures outside of business hours are listed on Council's Facebook page. Road conditions and closure status can change rapidly during severe weather events with little notice, so updates are provided as practical. Some major road impacts and closures are also listed on Council's Facebook page (during and outside of business hours).
- For information on State managed roads (i.e. main roads such as Central Coast Highway and the M1), download the LiveTraffic app or go online to www.livetraffic.com. Council also updates Live Traffic NSW local road information during business hours.
- Consider if these road closures impact your emergency plans and if you need to make changes to your emergency evacuation routes. For further information on how to prepare for emergencies and build resilience to help protect yourself, your family, and your property visit Council's Emergency Information page.
Emergency weather road closures
- The current July 2025 weather conditions are causing multiple road closures due to fallen trees and powerlines. Emergency services along with Council are closing roads as required. Road conditions and the closure status can change rapidly during severe weather events with little notice. Updates will be provided as practical.
| Suburb | Road Name | Start Date | Expected End Date | Reason | Additional Information/Alternative Route |
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Unplanned Road Closures
| Suburb | Road Name | Start Date | Expected End Date | Reason | Additional Information/Alternative Route |
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| Wisemans Ferry | Settlers Road | 22 July 2022 | Unavailable | Local traffic only - Single lane traffic closure in place | 42T load limit and 12.5m max vehicle length on Thomas James Bridge bypass. |
| Bateau Bay | Rushby Street | 21 March 2024 | Unavailable | Emergency drainage culvert works | Full road closure of Rushby Street, between Barramundi Place and Bosun Close. Road will be closed to all traffic 24/7. Detour is available, please follow signage. Pedestrian access on Rushby Street will remain available. |
| Ourimbah | Ourimbah Creek Road | 24 May 2025 | Unavailable | Landslip | Road affected at No 260 Ourimbah Creek due to landslip. Specialist inspection undertaken and road has re-opened to one lane with Give Way Restriction. |
| Kangy Angy | Old Maitland Road | 29 May 2025 | Unavailable | Landslip | Road Closed near 170 due to down hill landslip. Initial inspection undertaken. with geotechnical inspection scheduled for early next week (commencing 2 June 2025). Use alternate route. |
Planned Road Closures
| Suburb | Road Name | Start Date | Expected End Date | Reason | Additional Information/Alternative Route |
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| Berkeley Vale | Jean Avenue | 30 January 2024 | March 2026 | Road pavement and associated works | Full road closure on Jean Avenue between Lakedge Avenue and Kerry Crescent with detour in place. |
| Hamlyn Terrace | Warnervale Road | 27 May 2025 | 7 January 2026 | Road pavement and associated works | Full road closure of Warnervale Road with detour in place;
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| Long Jetty | Watkins Street | 21 July 2025 | 16 September 2025 | Watermain Upgrade | Full road closure of the intersection of Watkins Street / Toowoon Bay Road. Resident access only. |
| Berkeley Vale | Lakedge Avenue | 28 July 2025 | 12 December 2025 | Stormwater Drainage Culvert Upgrade | Full road closure section between Kingsford Smith Drive and Windsor Road. Detours in place via Kingsford Smith Drive and Windsor Road |