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149. Road closed
Road closed means that a road or section of road is temporarily or permanently unavailable to some or all traffic. A closure may be necessary because of roadworks, an accident, flooding, an event, structural damage or another situation that makes continued access unsafe or undesirable.
Drivers approaching a closed road should obey the closure signs and barriers and follow any indicated diversion. Exceptions may apply to authorised vehicles, emergency services, residents or local traffic where specifically indicated.
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What does road closed mean?
Road closed means that access to a road or section of road is prohibited or unavailable to the traffic covered by the closure.
Why can a road be closed?
Roads may be closed because of roadworks, accidents, flooding, dangerous conditions, public events or other temporary or permanent restrictions.
Can you drive past a road-closed sign?
Normally, no. You must obey the closure unless an exception specifically applies to you, such as authorised access or local traffic where indicated.

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