Tapscott Road Out-of-Hours Level Crossing Works

From Monday 13 March to Monday 10 April 2023, our contractor Trans4m Rail will commence level crossing and drainage upgrade works at Tapscott Road, Moree.

Snapshot

Date

March 2023 - April 2023

Working hours

Work will occur between 7am and 6pm Monday to Sunday (subject to approvals).

Low impact activities associated with the works, such as machinery re-fueling, managing environmental controls and traffic control may occur outside of these hours.

Location

Tapscott Road, Moree

Town
  • Moree
  • Bellata
  • Edgeroi
Local Government Area
  • Gwydir Shire
  • Moree Plains

Work being done

  • Level crossing upgrade and finishing works
  • Signage installation at level crossings
  • Upgrading signaling and communications equipment
  • Surveying

Due to the work required, Tapscott Road will be closed between the Newell Highway and Moree Saleyards for approximately four weeks.

What can I expect

  • Rolling stock operating on the rail lines
  • Trucks and other vehicles will enter and exit the construction site via multiple access gates
  • Construction machinery and equipment operating on site
  • Delivery of materials and equipment
  • Increased truck movements along Burrington Road
  • Motorists should follow traffic controls and drive with caution.

Machinery used

  • Trucks,
  • cranes,
  • graders,
  • excavators,
  • loaders,
  • rollers
  • water/vacuum excavation trucks,
  • hi-rail vehicles,
  • rolling stock (tamper and regulator) and
  • watercarts

will be used within the construction area.

How we’re managing impacts

  • Traffic control, including variable message boards,

will be in place, where required to assist travelling public.

Contact

Phone: 1800 732 761

Email: inlandrailnsw@artc.com.au

Post: Inland Rail, GPO Box 14, Sydney NSW 2001

Tapscott Road closure – Road detour and work zone

Map of Tapscott Road closure - 13 March to 10 April 2023


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