Roads Report: February 2026
02 February 2026
Throughout the summer period, Council crews have been out on the roads across the Shire, balancing flood recovery works with ongoing maintenance to keep communities connected and moving safely.
Shoulder grading has continued on RR333 Carinda Road and RR202 Marthaguy Road, with maintenance grading also underway on SR86 Ellerslie Road and SR60 Dandaloo Road.
Crews have recently completed maintenance grading on SR3 Canonba Road, SR72 Snakes Lane, SR95 Gunningbar Road, SR81 Kiameron Road and SR20 Nellievale Road, improving surface conditions across several local routes.
Safety improvement works on RR333 Carinda Road, delivered under the NSW Government’s Towards Zero Safer Roads Program, have also now been completed.
Safety improvements on RR333 Carinda Road
Reconstruction of Segment 4 of RR7515 Warren Road is also complete, with line marking to follow.
Sealing works completed on Segment 4 of RR7515 Warren RoadSignificant bridge replacement works at Newe Park and Marthaguy Creek have been finalised, strengthening these crossings and rehabilitating the approach roads. These upgrades now allow access for Higher Mass Limit and Performance Based Standard (PBS 3) vehicles, enhancing the road’s capacity as part of the proposed Inland Flat Route.
Marthaguy Creek BridgeIn the coming months, Council will commence Heavy Patches Flood Recovery on SR66 Wambianna Road, SR68 Bundemar Road, RR333 Carinda Road, RR7515 Warren Road, RR202 Marthaguy Road and RR347 Collie-Trangie Road.
Additional heavy patching is planned for sections of SH11 Oxley Highway under the Road Maintenance Council Contract (RMCC).
Shoulder widening works on Segments 12-20 RR202 Marthaguy Road will resume shortly under the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program.
Plus, maintenance grading on SR57 Tyrie Road, SR54 Cathundral-Bogan Road, SR29 Belah View Road, SR36 Gibson Way, SR35 Bourba Road, SR40 Merrigal Road and SR75 Pineclump Soldiers Road.COUNCIL NEWS NOVEMBER 2025 EDITION from the mayor's deskAs we head toward summer, water security is once again front of mind for our community. Having lived and worked in the Macquarie Valley all my life, I’ve seen our river in every season, from the long dry years to the floods that have tested us all. Those experiences stay with you. That’s why I was so proud to attend the Alliance of Western Councils meeting with our General Manager Gary Woodman in Narromine recently to talk about water for critical human needs and make sure regional voices like ours are heard as part of the Basin Plan Review. Our road crews have been hard at it, with line marking completed on key routes and flood recovery works on Ewenmar Waste Depot Access Road finished. These upgrades make travel safer ahead of the holiday season and I want to thank our team for the pride they take in getting the job done. Council’s Code of Meeting Practice 2026 is now on exhibition. Please take a look and share your feedback. It really does help shape our direction. As the weather warms up, it’s time to get festive for our annual Santa Street to the Business House Front Christmas Display competition. So dust off those lights and join in the fun before the Community Christmas Party on Friday 5 December 2025. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Greg Whiteley | MAYOR WORKING TOGETHER FOR OUR REGION’S WATER FUTURE Mayor Greg Whiteley , Councillor Tony Wass, David Duncan, Milton Quigley and GM Gary Woodman meetingwith the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder Mayor Greg Whiteley and General Manager Gary Woodman travelled to Narromine recently to meet with fellow councils and water leaders at the Alliance of Western Councils meeting. Together, they discussed water for critical human needs and how communities like ours can strengthen water security and water quality across the Macquarie region. As the Basin Plan Review draws closer, Council is proud to share our local experience and advocate for fair, practical outcomes. Working alongside the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Murray–Darling Association, Murray-Darling Basin Authority and the Commonwealth Environment Water Holder we’re helping plan a sustainable water future for everyone. ON THE ROADS Road upgrades are rolling ahead across Warren Shire, with several key projects reaching completion and others set to deliver safer, smoother travel for our community. Flood damage and maintenance grading has been completed on Bundemar Road (SR68), Wambianna Soldiers Road (SR77), Drungalear Road (SR26), Ringorah Road (SR48) and Wyndabyne Bridge Road (SR52). Crews are now working on Tabratong Lane (SR56) and Gradgery Lane (SR23), with upcoming works planned for Oxley Road (SR1), Canonba Road (SR3) and Gibson Way (SR36).RR333 Carinda RoadUnder the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program, works continue on Carinda Road (RR333) with all works completed on Segments 6,14,16 and 18. On Marthaguy Road (RR202), line marking of 4km of reconstructed road is now complete. Work on the next 6km is temporarily paused while crews complete Heavy Patching on the Oxley Highway (SH11) and reconstructing the Castlebar- Oxley Hwy Intersection.RR202 Marthaguy RoadContractors are also finalising flood damage repairs on the Ewenmar Waste Depot Access Road, following similar works at the Animal Shelter and electronic signage will be installed on Bundemar Road (SR68) and Wambianna Road (SR66) in November 2025.Ewenmar Waste Depot Access RoadReseal preparation has also been completed on several roads, with bitumen works planned for December 2025, while roadside slashing has been carried out across multiple rural roads, improving visibility and safety. |