Changed traffic conditions at Cohens Bridge

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions from next week as essential work continues at Cohens Bridge on Chandos Street, Gunnedah.

Transport for NSW is upgrading the bridge to preserve its significant heritage value while strengthening its structural integrity.

With structural work complete, bridge painting work is due to start from Monday 28 July 2025 and will continue until late 2026. During this time, one lane on the bridge will be closed and managed under temporary traffic signals to ensure the safety of workers and motorists.

Due to lane width restrictions, heavy vehicles and any vehicle more than three metres wide will need to continue using the detour via Old Blue Vale and Blue Vale roads. This detour will remain in place throughout the upcoming painting work.

Vehicles travelling under a permit MUST NOT travel off the approved route listed in the permit unless an updated one is obtained from the NHVR.

Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.