Travelling on closed roads places you and others at risk

Travelling on closed roads places you and others at risk

Published on 06 February 2026

There are still 410 km of roads to assess. To date, 40 km has been opened.

Travelling on closed roads places you and others at risk.

If you travel on a closed road for reasons other than commuting to your residence or business, including farms, you may void your vehicle insurance if an incident occurs.

Even when travelling to your residence or farm, you do so at your own risk. While access may be necessary, authorities may recommend that you do not travel where conditions are unsafe.

Roadside assistance providers may also refuse to attend incidents on closed roads.

Do not move or interfere with road closure signage. These signs are in place to protect road users and workers, and moving them creates serious safety risks.

Essential recovery activities, including tree works, Ausnet works and clean up operations, are being delayed by ongoing vehicle movement on closed roads. Please limit travel to allow these crews to work safely and efficiently.

Some damaged roads may take months to repair. The longer these works take, the longer roads will remain closed. Reducing unnecessary travel will help reopen roads sooner and support faster recovery for the whole community.

For the most current information on closures, visit Road access and closures.

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