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Road Closures & Track Conditions- 21st May
Australia
Border Update -
Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) |
Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and immediate family members can travel to Australia. |
Restrictions on New Zealand Visitors |
From 19 April 2021, quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand will commence. Known as green zone travel, it will enable the movement of people between the two countries in a way that is safe and ensures that public health requirements are met. |
For more information refer to: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-international-travellers
La Nina -
The Bureau of Meteorology announced the beginning of a La Niña on the 29th September 2020, which most likely means a wet summer period for eastern and northern regions.
La Niña is a recurring event in our weather cycle, not to be confused with the warmer El Niño, that operates over periods of one to eight years. It manifests when strong equatorial trade winds change ocean currents, drawing cool water up to the surface in parts of the Pacific Ocean, resulting in a pile up of warm surface water east of Australia. This leads to a boost in convection that has a pronounced effect on the global climate.
Every La Niña event is different, but according to the BOM this time Australia is likely to see:
- More rainfall in Eastern, Central, and Northern Australia
- Decreased daytime temperatures south of the tropics
- More tropical cyclones
- Increased chance of widespread flooding
- Longer, less intense heat waves in south east of Australia
- Earlier First Rains across Northern Australia
- Less risk of fires in areas that receive more rainfall
Northern Territory
Border Update -
Interstate Restrictions |
All arrivals to the Northern Territory must complete 14 days of supervised quarantine at your own expense, if you have recently been in an active declared COVID-19 hot spot. Currently there are no active hotspots (updated 19/05/21). |
No Internal Travel Restrictions |
There are no internal restrictions although any non-residents wanting to go into a remote community must still follow all the requirements of land councils and local communities, including checking if you need a land council permit to go there. |
For more information refer to: https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/travel/quarantine
Regional Update -
- A high moving slowly across southeast Australia extends a ridge of high pressure over northeast Australia. This will cause a more humid easterly flow to develop across the north of the Territory for the next few days, while temperatures will slowly rise in the south.
- ‘The Dry’ season has started running from May- Oct, but with La Niña conditions, the weather is looking wetter than average over the next couple of months.
- Javelin Road Dundee - Road Closed - Road Damage - Barramundi Boat Ramp ( 6 Pack Creek Ramp) Closed. (Last updated: 19-05-21).
- Kurundi Road - Flooding - Road Closed - Between Canteen Creek turn-off and Murray Downs Elkedra road (Last updated: 19-05-21).
View the live interactive Road Conditions Map HERE
Western Australia
Border Update -
Interstate Restrictions |
Travel from all states into WA is now classified as ‘Very Low risk’.
Very low risk states and territories (No community cases in 28 days)
Low risk states and territories (Less than 5 community cases per day on a 14-day rolling average)
Medium risk states and territories
(Last Update: 12/05/21 ; Last Checked: 19/05/21) |
Internal Travel Restrictions |
Travel is now permitted throughout all regions within WA, except for entry into remote Aboriginal communities. |
For more information refer to: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/covid-19-coronavirus-travel-wa
Regional Update -
- Kimberley:
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- A high pressure system is moving over eastern Australia, with east to southeast winds easing and a weak trough developing over the western Pilbara over the next few days.
- Low/Moderate Fire risk.
- Hot temps (High of low-mid 30s) expected.
- Road Alert: Road Open to High Clearance 4WDs and trucks under 25t ONLY. Gibb River Rd from Mount Barnett to Pentecost River - Flooding (Updated: 19-05-21).
- Pilbara:
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- A high pressure system is moving over eastern Australia, with east to southeast winds easing and a weak trough developing over the western Pilbara over the next few days.
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Fire Risk:
-East Pilbara Coast: Low-Moderate
-West Pilbara Coast: Low-Moderate
-East Pilbara Inland: Low-Moderate
-Ashburton Inland: Low-Moderate
-Exmouth Gulf Coast: Low-Moderate - Mostly sunny throughout the week.
- Road Flooded: Nanutarra Munjina Rd - Nameless Valley Dr and Bingarn Rd - Flooding (Updated: 19-05-21).
- South West WA:
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- A trough will weaken early Wednesday over the southeast parts of the South West Land Division. A weak high pressure ridge develops over the south coast before a cold front reaches the SW corner late Friday. The cold front will move over the South West Land Division and adjacent parts during Saturday.
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Fire Risk: Geographe: Low-Moderate
Leeuwin: Low-Moderate
Nelson: Low-Moderate - Quite extensive road works being undertaken on the South Coast Highway over October and November.
- Road Closed: South Coast Hwy between Cheyne Rd and Kojaneerup West Rd Green Range - Planned / Permitted Roadworks (Updated: 19-05-21).
View the live interactive Road Conditions Map HERE
South Australia
Border Update -
Interstate Restrictions |
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No Internal Travel Restrictions |
Travel within South Australia is unrestricted. People are free to visit regional areas. |
For more information refer to: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibilities/travel-restrictions
La Niña -
More rainfall during spring and summer, wetter soils and an increased chance of flash floods. Reduced bushfire risk with reduced extreme heat waves. More rainfall expected in the north/central areas of South Australia.
Regional Update -
- A high 1030 hPa over NSW will move over the Tasman Sea today. A trough of low pressure will move across the south and far west of SA on Thursday. Another high will move over Victoria late Thursday reaching the southern Tasman Sea by late Friday.
- Birdsville Inside Track Closed due to flooding (updated: 19/05/21).
- North East of state - Floods update, Most tracks have reopened. Birdsville Track - Mungeranie to Marree 4WD only (updated: 19/05/21).
- Road Works: Road Sealing - Strzelecki Track (472km). The SA government will seal the first 50-kilometres, Starting just north of Lyndhurst (until late 2021).
View the live interactive Road Conditions Map HERE
Victoria
Border Update -
No Interstate Restrictions |
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No Internal Travel Restrictions |
There are no internal travel restrictions. |
For more information refer to: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19
La Niña -
More rainfall during spring and summer, wetter soils and an increased chance of flash floods. Reduced bushfire risk with reduced extreme heat waves.
Regional Update -
- A high pressure system over eastern NSW will move over the Tasman Sea today. A cold front approaching Victoria from the west will weaken as it crosses southern districts during Thursday, with the high pressure system reasserting itself over the State by Thursday night. The high will move slowly eastward during Friday and Saturday.
- Haunted Stream Track: Haunted Stream Track - Tambo Crossing is closed. DELWP are undertaking repairs. Reopening will be dependent on weather conditions.
- High Country: Seasonal Closures are coming into effect, with tracks to close from the long weekend in June 2021.
- Alpine National Park: The following roads/tracks are subject to early seasonal road closures from 8 May 2021: Golden Ridge Track, Kelly Lane, King Spur Track, Long Spur Track, Shepherds Creek Track, Davies Plain Track, and Kings Plain Track.
View the live interactive Road Conditions Map HERE
Tasmania
Border Update -
Interstate Restrictions |
Travellers who have only spent time in a low-risk area in the 14 days before arriving in Tasmania do not need to quarantine when they arrive, (excluding the high-risk areas). |
No Internal Travel Restrictions |
No restrictions on internal state travel. |
For more information refer to: https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/travellers-and-visitors/coming-to-tasmania
La Niña -
More rainfall during spring and summer, wetter soils and an increased chance of flash floods. Reduced bushfire risk with reduced extreme heat waves.
Regional Update -
- A northwesterly stream across Tasmania will strengthen later today as a cold front approaches. The cold front will cross Tasmania during Thursday morning, then a high to the north will extend a ridge over the state. The high will move into the Tasman Sea on Friday afternoon and remain slow moving on Saturday, directing a northwesterly stream over Tasmania.
- Upgrading the Bruny Island Ferry Terminals. Construction of a second ferry berth to take place Dec 20 - Jul 21.
View the live interactive Road Conditions Map HERE
New South Wales/ ACT
Border Update -
No Interstate Restrictions |
Travelers from other Australian States and Territories, who have not been overseas, may enter without applying for a permit (Excluding Greater Melbourne). Guidelines in place for travellers from interstate hotspots. |
No Internal Travel Restrictions |
There is currently no limit on the distance that a person may travel, however NSW Health recommends non-essential domestic travel should be avoided. |
For more information refer to: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules/border-restrictions
La Niña -
More rainfall during spring and summer, wetter soils and an increased chance of flash floods. Reduced bushfire risk with reduced extreme heat waves. More rainfall expected in most of New South Wales.
Regional Update -
- A high pressure system drifting over southeastern Australia is promoting mostly dry conditions, although cool mornings across New South Wales. This pattern will be briefly interrupted on Thursday by a cold front skimming across the south, before a new high becomes established in the region. The next significant cold front looks set to arrive mid next week.
- Flood Closures reopening throughout the North West of state between Broken Hill - Wanaaring - and Cameron’s Corner - Exercise caution . (Updated: 05/05/21).
View the live interactive Road Conditions Map HERE
Queensland
Border Update -
Interstate Restrictions |
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No Internal Travel Restrictions |
No Internal Travel Restrictions. |
For more information refer to: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-directions/border-restrictions
La Niña -
More tropical Cyclones than normal. Prepare earlier - Rain expected a month earlier, more than 70% chance of above-average rainfall and increased flood risk.
Regional Update -
- A high over southeastern Australia extends a ridge over Queensland, with southeasterly trade winds and light stream showers along the east coast and relatively cool and dry conditions across the interior. The high will move east into the Tasman Sea on Wednesday and another high moving across the Bight will replace it later this week, maintaining the ridge over the state.
- Cape York: Peninsula Developmental Road - at Archer River Road.
- Fraser Island:
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- Planned bridge maintenance works on the Wanggoolba Creek vehicle bridge will be in progress from 8-19 May 2021. During this time the junction of Bennetts Road and Lake McKenzie Road, south to the Wanggoolba Road junction will be closed.
- Most of the West coast is closed to beach driving (Updated 28/04/21).
- Look and listen for aircraft landing and taking off along the eastern beach. Follow direction from the ground control crew.
- South West QLD : Camerons Corner Road, Cameron Corner - Floods - Vehicle access is closed to all vehicles and will remain closed until further notice (updated: 10/05/21).
View the live interactive Road Conditions Map HERE
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