Traffic Incidents related to Pacific Highway at Parry Street, Newcastle West, NSW
From 7am, Monday 6 November, sections of Watt Street from Scott St to Church St will be closed progressively as the installation of race barriers commences.
Each block will be closed for approx 2 days at a time and will be reopened each evening. Closures will only be in place for the duration of the installation.
Motorists should allow additional travel time through the area and follow the direction of traffic controllers on-site as local detours will be in place. Access will be maintained for businesses and residents.
Work hours on are weekdays 7am to 6pm and Saturday 7am to 5pm.
Temporary infrastructure works between 15 October and 22 November underway to prepare for the Supercars Newcastle 500 on 23-25 November. Changed traffic conditions in effect until mid-December while infrastructure is removed.
Special event clearway parking restrictions will be in effect to facilitate the works at the following dates/times:
Mon 5 to Wed 7 Nov from 6am to 6pm daily on both sides of Watt St between James Fletcher Hospital and Scott St.
From 6am Mon 5 November through until 7am, Fri 30 November on sections of Bolton St between King St and Church St and the southern side of Church St between Bolton St and Newcomen St.
Mon 12 Nov from 6am to 6pm on both sides of Watt St between Scott St and Wharf Rd and on Wharf Rd between Watt St and the pedestrian crossing.
Special event clearway parking restrictions are strict no-parking zones, and also apply to local residents and RMS Mobility Scheme Permit holders. Vehicles left in clearways will be towed and a fee applies so check signs carefully.