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.
Unplanned Road Closures
| Suburb | Road name | Start date | Expected end date | Reason | Additional information/Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Brush Creek | Brush Creek Road | 8 March 2022 | Unavailable | Road closed due to landslip | |
| Wisemans Ferry | Settlers Road | 22 July 2022 | Unavailable | Local traffic only - Single lane traffic closure in place | Reduced speed limit - 5t load limit on Thomas James Bridge |
| 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. |
Planned Road Closures
| Suburb | Road name | Start date | Expected end date | Reason | Additional information/Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Vale | Jean Avenue | 30 January 2024 | 31 October 2024 | Road pavement and associated works | Full road closure on Jean Avenue between Lakedge Avenue and Kerry Crescent with detour in place. |
| Wyoming | Cary Street | 6 May 2024 | 16 December 2024 | Drainage Culvert works | Full road closures of Cary Street between Henry Parry Drive and House Number 31. A detour of all traffic will be available via Henry Parry Drive and Cary Street/Maidens Brush Road. Temporary arrangements will be put in place to facilitate pedestrian access through Cary Street. The works will also require the temporary relocation of the bus stop on Cary Street, outside Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School. Weather and other circumstances depending. |
| Tumbi Umbi | Palm Valley Road | 8 November 2024 | 20 December 2024 | Road pavement and associated works | Partial road closure from Coolong Close to Pescud Close. Works will commence from 7am to 5:30pm. |
| Dooralong | Dooralong Road | 11 November 2024 | 25 November 2024 | Road pavement and associated works | Partial road closure from Yambo Forest Road to 1571 Dooralong Road. Works will commence from 6:30am to 5pm. |
| Davistown | Davistown Road | 17 November 2024 | 25 November 2024 | Road pavement and associated works | Night works - Full road closure between Murna Road and Paringa Avenue. Works will commence from 6pm to 5am. Resident access only. Day works -Partial road closure with single lane traffic control. Detour in place. Expect slight delays. |
| Cheero Point | Milloo Parade | 27 November 2024 | 27 November 2024 | Geotechnical Investigations | Full road closure of Milloo Parade from House Number 11 to House Number 25 (end of road) from 7am to 5.30pm. |
| Special Event - New Years Eve (NYE) at The Entrance | |||||
| The Entrance | Marine Parade | 31 December 2024 | 31 December 2024 | NYE at The Entrance | Marine Parade to be closed to westbound traffic at Memorial car park exit. The carpark will be open with limited parking available. All vehicles to be directed east along Marine Parade. Road closed from 3pm - 11pm. |
| The Entrance | The Entrance Road | 31 December 2024 | 31 December 2024 | NYE at The Entrance | The Entrance Road to be closed at the corner of Victoria Avenue and The Entrance Road. All traffic travelling north down The Entrance Road will be directed left into Victoria Avenue. Road closed from 3pm - 11pm. |
| The Entrance | Coral Street | 31 December 2024 | 31 December 2024 | NYE at The Entrance | Coral Street to be closed east of Duffys Lane. All traffic to be directed into Duffys Lane. Access to multi-storey carpark will still be available. Road closed from 3pm - 11pm. |
| The Entrance | Intersection of Torrens Avenue and Victoria Avenue | 31 December 2024 | 31 December 2024 | NYE at The Entrance | Intersection will have a part road closure required to deny access into Victoria Avenue from Torrens Avenue. Resident access only. Road closed from 3pm - 11pm. |
| Special Event - New Years Eve (NYE) at Gosford | |||||
| Gosford | Georgiana Terrace | 31 December 2024 | 31 December 2024 | NYE at Gosford | Road closed between Dane Drive and Bakers Lane from 11am to 11:30pm. |
| Gosford | Baker Street | 31 December 2024 | 31 December 2024 | NYE at Gosford | Road closed between Georgiana Terrace and Vaughan Avenue from 6am to 11:30pm. |
| Gosford | Vaughan Avenue | 31 December 2024 | 31 December 2024 | NYE at Gosford | Road closed from 6am to 11:30pm. |
| Gosford | Brian McGowan Bridge | 31 December 2024 | 31 December 2024 | NYE at Gosford | Bridge closed for fireworks display between 8:45pm and 9:15pm. |
Wisemans Ferry Road
| Suburb | Start date | Road name | Reason | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gunderman/Spencer
| 18 November 2024 | Wisemans Ferry Road |
| Road Open |
A section of Wisemans Ferry Road (approx. 10km west of Spencer) has been impacted by landslips and instability has a higher risk of further impacts during significant rainfall.
In accordance with geotechnical expert advice to reduce the risk of further slope instability and safety risks for the public, Council has put in place protocols where the road is temporarily closed when more than 30mm rain occurs in a 24hr period.
Notice will be provided to the community on Council’s Facebook page (@CentralCoastCouncil) of an impending closure with as much notice as possible, and we will provide an update of the status when the road is closed with anticipated re-opening details, and again once the road has re-opened following an inspection of Council’s geotechnical consultant.
Note: Council is prioritising investigations and the development of treatments to address a longer term solution for Wisemans Ferry Road, along with specialised geotechnical consultants. Council is regularly meeting with representatives of Transport for NSW and submitting requests for grant funding to carry out repairs. Council will be communicating with the community shortly in relation to the program of works for Wisemans Ferry Road.