Double demerits are in force Thursday April 17 till Monday April 21 2025 inclusive.
Get caught speeding, using a mobile phone illegally, not wearing or incorrectly wearing a seatbelt or motorcycle helmet this long weekend and you’ll face double the points.
Double demerits start at midnight tonight and continues until 11:59pm Monday 21 April 2025.
Wentworth Shire Council advises that Arumpo Road will re-open to all traffic from 4pm today, Friday 11 April 2025.
The road was temporarily closed from the Wamberra Road intersection through to the Euston Prungle Road intersection to allow for the final stage of bitumen sealing works (24.5km).
Council thanks the community for its patience and cooperation during the closure.
Please slow down around road works, and look after people, like Ned, who are making our roads safer.
Arumpo Road sealing has commenced
Contractors commenced sealing the first 13 kilometre section of Arumpo Road on Monday 18 November 2024.
Key project details:
24.52km section of road upgrades including 2 x 100mm sub base layers with 25 pieces of plant utilised on the project
Works commenced in June 2024
Expected completion of March 2025
Funding consists of $5 million (Australian Government) and $1.25 million (NSW Government)
Arumpo Road sealing has commenced
Contractors commenced sealing the first 13 kilometre section of Arumpo Road on Monday 18 November 2024.
Key project details:
24.52km section of road upgrades including 2 x 100mm sub base layers with 25 pieces of plant utilised on the project
Works commenced in June 2024
Expected completion of March 2025
Funding consists of $5 million (Australian Government) and $1.25 million (NSW Government)
Make sure your little passengers are properly secured in an approved child car seat for their age and size before heading out on the road.
https://www.childcarseats.com.au/
Monday 17 – Sunday 23 February 2025 is Bus Safety Week! Buses are large, heavy vehicles. They can’t stop quickly and have large blind spots than other vehicles. Whether you’re out walking, riding or driving, Be Bus Aware.
Remind your child to always wait until the bus has gone before choosing a safe place to cross the road. Always drop them off or meet them on the same side of the road as the bus stop.
Help keep our kids safe: https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/parents-and-carers/safe-travel/safe-bus-travel-to-and-from-school
Make sure your little passengers are properly secured in an approved child car seat for their age and size before heading out on the road.
https://www.childcarseats.com.au/
