Lithgow Council
Due to the forecast rain event commencing from today, Browns Gap Road will be closed from 7.00am on Saturday 30th November until 9.00am Monday 2nd December.
The rain event predicted to occur exceeds Councils Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) measure which is in place to ensure risks to the public road users do not exceed tolerable safety limits. Council will conduct a site assessment following the forecast rain event.
Periods of heavy rainfall increase the risk of slope instability and there is higher risk to road users should this section of Browns Gap Road remain open. The area of slippage will be inspected during and after the rain has cleared. If it is safe, the road will be reopened.
The Council recently installed geotechnical ground slip monitoring equipment on the embankments of Browns Gap Road which will also assist to inform potential rainfall related ground instability.
Ensuring the road is safe for road users is Council’s priority. The road will be inspected over the weekend and Monday morning, prior to opening, to ensure the site is safe for traffic. Council appreciates the patience of road users in this event.
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