NT Road Conditions

This report is current as at: Sun 06 Jul 2008 13:42:57 CST
RestrictionSection AffectedType of RestrictionDetailsComments
Restrictions sorted by name
Barkly Stock RouteBetween Stuart Highway Intersection and Tablelands Highway IntersectionWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with washouts and rutting.
Boggy Hole AccessBetween Larapinta Drive and Illamurta Springs Access IntersectionHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with washouts and sand bars
Central Arnhem RoadBetween Mainoru and BulmanWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with washouts, potholes and corrugations
Central Arnhem RoadAt Goyder RiverHigh Clearance OnlyWater Over Road-
Daly River RoadBetween Dorat Road Intersection and Daly River CausewayWith CautionChanged Traffic ConditionsIncrease in heavy vehicle traffic due to construction of a gas pipeline, motorists are advised to slow down and heed all traffic control. Any queries regarding the construction traffic can be directed to 89421511
Dorat RoadBetween Stuart Highway Intersection and Daly River turn-offWith CautionChanged Traffic ConditionsIncrease in heavy vehicle traffic due to construction of a gas pipeline, motorists are advised to slow down and heed all traffic control. Any queries regarding the construction traffic can be directed to 89421511
Dorisvale RoadAt Daly River CrossingImpassableFlooding-
Dorisvale RoadBetween Stuart Hwy Intersection and Daly River CausewayWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with slippery surface, washouts and potholes.
Ernest Giles RoadBetween Stuart Highway Intersection and Luritja Road IntersectionHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyRoad Damagevarious sections of flood damage under repair
Finke RoadBetween New Crown and AndadoWeight And Or Vehicle Type Restriction100% legal limits, maximum 7 axles, empty travel permittedUnsealed road with deep, loose sand in various locations
Hodgson River RoadBetween Miniyeri (hogson Downs) and Nutwood Downs Road IntersectionWith CautionChanging Surface Conditionspotholes, washouts and corrugation
Horseshoe Bend Roadfrom Stuart Highway to Horseshoe Bend station gateHigh Clearance OnlyChanging Surface Conditionssections of loose sand and potholes on dune crests
Keep River Main AccessBetween 18km and 26km of Victoria Highway IntersectionHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyRoad DamageUnsealed road with rough surface and washouts
Kurundi RoadBetween Canteen Creek Turn-off and Murray Downs Elkedra Road IntersectionHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with rutting and corrugations.
Kurundi RoadBetween Stuart Hwy Intersection and Canteen Creek Turn-offWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with washouts, rutting and corrugation
Larapinta DriveBetween Areyonga Road Intersection and Luritja RoadHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyRoad DamageRecent heavy rain in area has caused wash outs, shoulder damage and scouring across floodways between Areyonga turnoff and Kings Canyon Resort end
Limestone Gorge RoadBetween bullita Access Road and Calcite flow WalkHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyRoad DamageCampground access remains closed due to severe flood damage.
Litchfield Park RoadBetween Rum Jungle Road Intersection and Wangi Falls IntersectionWeight And Or Vehicle Type RestrictionMaximum 13 Axles, empty travel permittedSteep grade
Lost City 4WD TrackBetween Litchfield Park Road and Blyth Homestead AccessRoad ClosedPark Facilities Closed-
Namatjira DriveBetween Glen Helen Turn-off and Unsealed section of Larapinta Drive IntersectionWith CautionRoad WorksMajor road reconstruction works in progress, traffic control and speed restrictions will be in place and motorists are advised to take care.
Namatjira Kintore LinkBetween Beer Can Corner and Haarts Bluff turnoffHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyChanging Surface Conditionscaution advised at various washouts and sandy floodways
Nathan River RoadBetween Ryans Bend Road Intersection and Roper HighwayHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyChanging Surface Conditions-
Numbulwar RoadBetween Roper Highway and Numbulwar SettlementWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsRough, corrugated and loose surface
Oolloo RoadBetween Dorat Road Intersection and Oolloo CrossingWith CautionChanged Traffic ConditionsIncrease in heavy vehicle traffic due to construction of a gas pipeline, motorists are advised to slow down and heed all traffic control. Any queries regarding the construction traffic can be directed to 89421511
Palm Valley Tourist AccessBetween Areyonga Road and Palm Valley CarparkHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyChanging Surface Conditionsloose and sandy surface
Plenty Highwaybetween Jervois and Queensland borderHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyChanging Surface Conditionsnumerous deep bulldust holes
Ranken RoadBetween Barkly Highway Intersection and Tablelands Highway IntersectionWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with washouts and rutting.
Redbank Gorge TouraccBetween Namatjira Drive and Redbank Gorge CarparkHigh Clearance 4WD OnlyChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with bulldust, rough and corrugated
Santa Teresa RoadBetween Alice Springs Airport Roundabout and Allambi turnoffWith CautionRoad Worksroad works in progress, various sections from Airport to Allambi Station
Santa Teresa RoadBetween Santa Teresa Community and Old Andado HomesteadWeight And Or Vehicle Type RestrictionMaximum GVM 4.5 Tonne, Light Vehicles OnlyUnsealed road with deep dry sand in various locations, 4WD is recommended.
Stuart Highway6km South of Adelaide River BridgeWith CautionRoad WorksRehabilitation works being carried out until end of July, speed restrictions, lane closures and traffic lights will be in place, motorists are advised to heed all traffic control.
Tjukaruru RoadBetween The Olgas and Western Australian BorderWeight And Or Vehicle Type Restriction100% legal limits, maximum 7 axles, empty travel permittedUnsealed road with deep, loose sand in various locations
Umbrawarra RoadBetween Stuart Hwy Intersection and Homestead GateWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsRough, corrugated and loose surface
Wildman River 4WDBetween Rock Hole Road and End Of RoadRoad ClosedPark Facilities Closedfor the wet season
Wollogorang RoadBetween Borroloola and the Queensland BorderWith CautionChanging Surface ConditionsUnsealed road with washouts, rutting and corrugations.
Total: 35 Restrictions.
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