Tumba Road, North Star temporary traffic changes

From 1 June 2022, our contractor Trans4m Rail will temporarily close Tumba Road to traffic to enable level crossing and drainage works. Tumba Road will reopen from July, however additional level crossing upgrade works will continue in the area until October 2022.

Snapshot

Date

June 2022 - June 2022

Working hours

7am to 6pm, seven days a week

Location

Tumba Road level crossing 920, North Star

Town
  • North Star
Local Government Area
  • Gwydir Shire

Work being done

Traffic detour

Tumba Road is classified as a no through road. As such, the temporary closure will not have a detour. Any local road users not consulted on alternative routes are encouraged to contact Trans4m Rail on the below details.

For public safety, road users should observe all traffic control instructions, and road closure signage.

Works will involve:

  • Installation of pre-cast items
  • Rail removal and placement
  • Flash butt welding and grinding
  • Installation of traffic control measures.

What can I expect

  • Hi-rail vehicles (rolling stock) and a tamping machine undertaking rail works
  • Construction machinery and equipment operating on site adjacent to live traffic along Tumba Road
  • Delivery of materials and equipment to site
  • Some of these works will be noisy and mitigation measures will be in place.

Machinery used

  • Hi-rail vehicles including a hi-rail excavator (rolling stock)
  • mobile flash butt welder
  • trucks

will be used within the construction impact zone.

How we’re managing impacts

  • Traffic controls will be in place, where required, and
  • Road closure signage
  • Water carts will be on site to wet down areas to assist in managing dust.

Contact

Phone: 1800 732 761

Email: inlandrailnsw@artc.com.au

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


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