Council is responsible for a sealed and gravel road network across the region that exceeds 3,000km. The road network includes 326 bridge structures, of which 19 are subject to load limits. To protect and prolong the life or our roads, Council works with a number of bodies including the RTA and the Mid North Weight of Loads Group, as well as managing regular maintenance programs. The Local Traffic Committee and Transport Working Group provide advice and guidance to Council and the Road Safety Education Officer works with these groups and community stakeholders on a range of initiatives to raise public awareness and improve the safety of the region's roads.
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Council has several sealed roads maintenance crews that regularly inspect and repair roads. There is a program in place for roads where regular periodic maintenance is necessary, which also includes grading and re-sheeting of gravel roads.
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B-Doubles or Restricted Access Vehicles are only permitted to use specific roads within Tamworth city and across the region. Compliance in the use of our roads is managed by inspectors from the Mid North Weight of Loads Group, the Roads and Traffic Authority and NSW Police.
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There are a number of bridges across the region that are subject to weight restrictions. Council has provided a map of these load limited bridges and details of the restrictions that apply to them.
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The Council Road Safety Education Officer is a position that is jointly funded by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) and Council and works in partnership with a range of state government bodies and community groups and representatives. There are currently six separate road safety programs running across the region.
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The Local Traffic Committee is an advisory committee with representatives from Council, NSW Police, the RTA and the local State Member of Parliament that provides guidance to Council on traffic related matters.
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The Transport Working Group has been established by the Ministry of Transport to provide a forum for identifying passenger transport issues and potential solutions.
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