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Existing Benolong Timber Bridge Temporary Load Limits come into effect

7 July 2023

Dubbo Regional Council imposed a 15 tonne gross load limit on the Benolong Bridge to preserve the current structure of the bridge and for the safety of motorists.

Detours are in place for all traffic over the 15 tonne gross load limit via Nubingerie Road and Eulandool Road. Detour signage to advise of the alternate route and the load limit signage at the bridge has been installed and the load limits come into effect.

Council understands that this will be an inconvenience to heavy vehicles and appreciates the community’s understanding of the safety issue.

Click here to view more information about load limits and proposed detours.