Wongabindie Road, Pallamallawa temporary traffic changes

From 14 June 2022, our contractor Trans4m Rail will temporarily close Wongabindie Road to traffic to allow for level crossing works including the tamping of rail.

Snapshot

Date

June 2022 - June 2022

Working hours

Works will occur between 7am and 5pm and will be completed under traffic control.

Location

Wongabindie Road level crossing 909

Town
  • Pallamallawa
Local Government Area
  • Moree Plains Shire
  • Gwydir Shire

Work being done

Traffic detour

During the temporary road closure, motorists will be diverted via Calimpa Road and Back Pally Road (via Stanester Road).

For public safety, road users should observe all traffic control instructions, signage and VMS boards during this period.

Works to be undertaken

  • Removal of ballast and mats to expose rail and sleepers for tamping
  • Rail tamping, stabilising and regulating
  • Installation of kerbing
  • Level crossing construction activities
  • Implementation of traffic control measures.

What is rail tamping?

A tamping machine or ballast tamper, informally a tamper, is a rail-mounted machine used to pack the track ballast under railway tracks and roadbed to a more durable level.

The tamping machine rides along the new track, lifting the rail and vibrating the top ballast into place. The tamper machine then sets the track into its final position. This method is repeated numerous times to ensure the rail line settles and is ready for operation.

What can I expect

  • Hi-rail vehicles (rolling stock) including a tamping machine undertaking rail works
  • Construction machinery and equipment operating on site
  • 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),
  • tamping machine
  • trucks will be used within the construction impact zone.

How we’re managing impacts

  • Traffic controls will be in place, where required, including Variable Message Signage (VMS) boards
  • 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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