HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW
Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2025 (No.4)
- Purpose
The purpose of this notice is to amend stated networks for vehicles on the Regulator’s initiative.
- Commencement date
- Suspension or amendment of the routes in Schedule 1 under section 4(1)(a) below commences immediately upon publication of this notice; and
- Cancellation or amendment of the routes in Schedule 1 under section 4(1)(b) below commences 28 days after publication of this notice.
- Title
This notice may be cited as the Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2025 (No.4).
- Authorising provision
- This notice is made under:
- Section 175, immediately suspending or amending the routes listed in Schedule 1 of this notice to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure; and
- Section 173, cancelling or amending the routes listed in Schedule 1 of this notice on the Regulator’s initiative.
- Application
This notice applies in all participating jurisdictions.
- Amendments
The specified networks in Column 2 of Schedule 1 to this notice are amended as specified in Column 4 for the Road Manager’s reasons shown in Column 5.
- Public notice of amendment
Any person affected by the purpose of the action they make written representation to the Regulator within 14 days of the publication of the notice about why the amendment should not be made.
Dated: 11/4/2025
Jose Arredondo
Manager Network Access Policy
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Schedule 1 Table of Amended Routes
Column 1 Authorising Provision | Column 2 Network | Column 3 Locality | Column 4 Changes to Route | Column 5 Road manager Reasons for Change |
s174 and s175 HVNL | NSW Oversize Overmass Load Carrying Vehicles Network Approved Roads | Balranald Shire Council | Altering heavy vehicle route in Balranald from O’Connor Street West and Piper West to instead use a larger stretch of Moa Street. | Due to request from residents due to safety concerns. |
s174 and s175 HVNL | NSW Oversize Overmass Load Carrying Vehicles Network Approved Roads | Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) | Condition added to portions of Hunter Expressway, Newcastle Link Road, Newcastle Inner City Bypass, Newcastle Road and Thomas Street requiring operators to notify Rankin Park to Jesmond Project five days prior to travel. | Safety concerns due to the Rankin Park to Jesmond construction project. |
s174 and s175 HVNL | Multiple Networks: NSW Type 1 A Double Network, PBS Level 1, 2A, 2B & 3A | Warrumbungle Shire Council | Remove Edwards St and Namoi St from Class 2 and PBS Networks | Edward Street and Namoi Street are primarily residential roads, surrounded by dense housing, schools, and a church. These roads should only be used as alternate routes for OSOM (Over-Sized Over-Mass) vehicles since there is no reasonable alternative. The use of these streets by other heavy vehicles is prohibited to ensure the safety of residents and to protect the road infrastructure. All other heavy vehicles should utilise the industrial area roads, specifically Saleyards Road and Gardener Street, to access Newell Highway from Baradine Road |
s174 and s175 HVNL | Multiple Networks: All relevant Class 1, 2 and 3 NSW Networks | Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) | No access for the heavy vehicle due to roadworks on Hume Freeway/Craigieburn Bypass between Metropolitan Ring Road and Kalkallo between: 22/04/2025 and 23/04/2025.
28/04/2025 and 1/05/2025.
4/05/2025 and 8/05/2025.
11/05/2025 and 15/05/2025. | Safety concerns during works. |
s174 and s175 HVNL | Multiple Networks: All Relevant Class 1, 2 and 3 NSW Networks | Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) | Remove access from the Newell Highway south of Saleyards Road to the intersection with the bypass. And North of Bogan Rd Intersection to the intersection with the Bypass | The bypass will open to traffic on the 15th of April, and as part of the opening, the Newell Highway intersection will be physically closed as it will be a new works site. No traffic will be accessing the Newell Highway from this intersection, from the 10th of April. Traffic management plans have been agreed with Council, with VMS and barriers in place at points across Parkes. If the access was to remain on the map, it would create confusion and a potential safety risk for drivers, expecting to be able to access the area when they will not physically be able to. |
Overview
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2025 (No. 4) was enacted by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator under the Heavy Vehicle National Law. This notice addresses the need to modify heavy vehicle routes in response to safety concerns, road construction, and other infrastructure developments across participating jurisdictions. The notice aims to suspend, amend, or cancel specific routes to prevent serious harm to public safety and significant damage to road infrastructure, as well as to manage traffic flow around construction zones. This legislative action is intended to ensure that heavy vehicles are routed in a manner that minimises disruption and maintains safety standards on public roads.
The notice, which commenced immediately upon publication, allows for the suspension or amendment of routes under section 4(1)(a) to address immediate safety concerns, while changes under section 4(1)(b) take effect 28 days after publication. It applies to all participating jurisdictions and provides a mechanism for public notice and representation, enabling affected parties to voice their concerns regarding the proposed changes. The notice includes specific amendments to various heavy vehicle routes in New South Wales, addressing concerns raised by local councils and transport authorities, and it outlines the reasons behind these changes to ensure transparency and accountability in route management.
Scope and Application
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2025 (No.4) pertains to heavy vehicles operating in all participating jurisdictions under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). This notice is made under sections 173 and 175 of the HVNL, allowing for the suspension, amendment, or cancellation of specified routes to mitigate serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure. The notice applies to heavy vehicles within the participating jurisdictions, and it includes provisions for public notice, allowing any affected person to make written representations to the Regulator within 14 days of the notice's publication. The changes outlined in the notice are effective immediately for suspension or amendment and 28 days after publication for cancellation or amendment. The notice includes specific amendments to heavy vehicle routes in various localities, reflecting safety concerns and roadworks that necessitate changes to ensure public safety and infrastructure protection.
Key Provisions
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2025 (No.4) introduces significant changes to the stated networks for heavy vehicles in various localities across participating jurisdictions. This notice, which comes into effect immediately upon publication for some changes and 28 days later for others, amends routes primarily in New South Wales to address safety concerns and ongoing roadworks (sections 4(1)(a) and 4(1)(b)). It modifies the Balranald Shire Council's network by redirecting heavy vehicles from O'Connor Street West and Piper West to Moa Street due to resident safety concerns (Schedule 1, entry 1). Additionally, it imposes new notification requirements for operators travelling through certain Newcastle roads to accommodate the Rankin Park to Jesmond Project (Schedule 1, entry 2). Furthermore, it restricts the use of Edwards Street and Namoi Street to OSOM vehicles only, prohibiting other heavy vehicles to protect residential areas and road infrastructure (Schedule 1, entry 3). It also prohibits access to specific sections of the Hume Freeway/Craigieburn Bypass and Newell Highway during specified roadwork periods (Schedule 1, entries 4 and 5).
Under this notice, various entities and individuals are subject to specific obligations. Road managers such as Balranald Shire Council and Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) are mandated to implement and enforce the route amendments and conditions specified in the notice. Heavy vehicle operators must adhere to the new route directions and notification requirements when travelling through affected areas. For instance, operators must notify Rankin Park for travel through specified Newcastle roads (Schedule 1, entry 2). Moreover, any person adversely affected by the notice has the right to make written representations to the Regulator within 14 days of the notice’s publication, outlining why the amendment should not proceed (Public notice of amendment).
Failure to comply with the provisions of this notice can result in civil or criminal penalties. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the notice, breaches of heavy vehicle regulations typically incur fines and potential prosecution under the Heavy Vehicle National Law. The penalties for non-compliance can vary significantly depending on the severity and impact of the breach, but they can include substantial fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment.
In summary, the Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2025 (No.4) aims to enhance public safety and protect road infrastructure by amending heavy vehicle routes and imposing new conditions in specific areas. It imposes obligations on road managers and operators to adhere to the new routes and conditions, with potential civil and criminal consequences for non-compliance.