A key freight route is closed in both directions while one operator has revealed its linehaul movements have been delayed as flooding continues to severely impact the mid north coast of New South Wales.
Late yesterday, Transport for NSW confirmed the Pacific Highway remains closed in both directions between Purfleet, near Taree South, and Coopernook, due to flooding.
The flooding is heavily impacting the Taree area, with there being no word on the road being open.
Transport for NSW is urging all drivers, including heavy vehicle operators, to not travel through flood affected regions.
“Delay your travel. If you must drive, you will have to go via a different route,” Transport for NSW says in a social media post.
“Never drive through floodwaters. If it’s flooded, forget it!”
To keep monitoring the latest information on southbound and northbound diversions, see Live Traffic NSW here.
These road closures is having a flow-on effect with transport operators, with TFMXpress being the first company to reveal its linehaul movements along the east coast are being impacted by the flooding.
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“We unfortunately wish to advise due to overnight flooding on the NSW mid north coast, along with section closures of the A1 freeway, that our linehaul vehicles are on transit standby,” the company says in a post to customers.
“At this stage we’re expecting some delays for the remainder of the week while our teams await linehaul arrivals, to safely process, handle and deliver your freight.
“Please note our top priority is the safety of our people and protection of your freight. We highly appreciate your support and understanding during this time.”
The current impacted linehaul movements include inbound for Brisbane and Gold Coast from NSW and Victoria, as well as inbound for NSW from Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
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