HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW
Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2026 (No.2)
- 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 2026 (No.2).
- 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: 4/3/2026
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 Multiple Networks:
GML & CML 19m B-double Routes (over 50 tonnes) GML & CML 23m B-double Routes GML & CML 25/26m B-double Routes PBS Level 1 PBS 2A HML PBS Level 1 HML PBS 2A GML & CML Type 1 A-double Network GML & CML AB-triple GML & CML B-triple GML & CML Modular B-triple GML Type 1 Rigid Truck and 2 Dog Trailers GML & CML Type 2 A-triple NSW Oversize Overmass Load Carrying Vehicles Network Approved Roads SPV Level 1 Approved Routes SPV Level 3 Approved Routes HML 25/26m B-double Routes HML Short Combination Routes HML AB-triple HML B-triple HML Modular B-triple LLS 25m B-double Network LLS 19m B-double Network LLS 23m B-double Network
LLS Single Articulated Combination Network | Tamworth Regional Council | Add mass restriction and speed condition to Section of Garthowen Rd, Attunga over Wisemans Culvert: Load limit of 10t has been implemented and speed zone reduction to 60 km/hr. Add mass restriction to Section of Garthowen Rd, Garthowan over Attunga Creek Bridge: Load limit of 44t has been implemented. | Structural condition of Wisemans Culvert has been identified by an independent structural inspection (Level 2) of being very poor condition. Load limit of 10t has been implemented and speed zone reduction to 60 km/hr. Restricting access along this bridge (Attunga Creek Bridge) as a structural investigation (level 3) noted load limit to be 44T. |
s174 and s175 HVNL | B23 route (B-Double 23m network)
B25/26 route (B-Double 25m/26m network) | Cassowary Coast Regional Council | Removal of section of Rifle Range Road, starting approximately 275 metres from Bruce Highway and continuing eastward for the remainder of Rifle Range Road. | This section of Rifle Range Road is too narrow to allow B Double access and therefore is likely to pose a significant risk to public safety and is likely to cause damage to road infrastructure. |
s174 and s175 HVNL | Queensland substantial changes to Shaded areas of the RT1 and RT2 Networks | Isaac Regional Council | Replace shaded areas within region to individually selected roads.
Includes the addition of the following restrictions: Road | Suburb | Condition | Airstrip Rd | Nebo | Restricted Access | Alpha Bypass Rd | Clermont | Restricted to Type 1 Vehicles | Bauhinia St | Glenden | Restricted to B Doubles with Time Restrictions | Belyando Ave | Moranbah | Restricted to 26m B Doubles | Braeside Rd | Nebo | Restricted to 26m B Doubles | Cummingham Way | Moranbah | Restricted to 26m B Doubles | Ewan Dr | Glenden | Restricted to 26m B Doubles with Time Restrictions | Griffin St | Moranbah | Restricted to 26m B Doubles | Kurrajong St | Glenden | Restricted to 26m B Doubles with Time Restrictions | Meninga Cr | Moranbah | Restricted to 26m B Doubles | Mills Ave | Moranbah | Restricted to 26m B Doubles | Oak St | Glenden | Restricted to 26m B Doubles with Time Restrictions | O'Neill St | Moranbah | Restricted to Type 1 Vehicles | Oxford St | Nebo | Restricted Access | Perry Dr | Glenden | Restricted to 26m B Doubles with Time Restrictions | Racecourse Rd | Clermont | Restricted to Type 1 Vehicles | Russell Park Rd | Gemini Mountains | Restricted to 26m B Doubles | Saleyard Dr | Nebo | Restricted to 26m B Doubles | Thomas Ln | Moranbah | Restricted to Type 1 Vehicles | Thorpe St | Moranbah | Restricted to Type 1 Vehicles | Usher Tce | Glenden | Restricted to 26m B Doubles with Time Restrictions | Wattle St | Glenden | Restricted to 26m B Doubles with Time Restrictions | Goonyella Service Rd | Moranbah | Restricted to 26m B Doubles |
And the Removal of the Following Roads Charles St | Clermont | Cheeseborough Rd | Clermont | East St | Clermont | Francis St | Clermont | Lavarack St | Clermont | Old Showgrounds Rd | Clermont | Tropic St | Clermont |
| Due to the new mapping capability, shaded areas are to be phased, out and individual roads will be approved meaning there will potentially be a number of roads updated. Please contact
rm.enquiries@nhvr.gov.au
for further information |
Overview
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2026 (No.2) was enacted to address issues arising from the suspension and amendment of routes for heavy vehicles in various participating jurisdictions. This notice, published on 4 March 2026 by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, aims to ensure public safety and mitigate potential damage to road infrastructure. Authorised under Sections 173 and 175 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), the notice allows for the immediate suspension or amendment of routes to prevent serious harm or damage, while amendments to routes on the Regulator’s initiative take effect 28 days post-publication. This legislative instrument applies uniformly across all jurisdictions participating in the heavy vehicle network, providing clear directives on route alterations, new restrictions, and removal of certain roads from the heavy vehicle network to enhance safety and infrastructure integrity.
Scope and Application
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2026 (No.2) applies to all participating jurisdictions in Australia and aims to amend stated networks for heavy vehicles on the initiative of the Regulator. This notice, made under Section 175 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), is designed to suspend or amend routes listed in Schedule 1 to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure. Additionally, Section 173 of the HVNL allows for the cancellation or amendment of routes on the Regulator's initiative. The notice specifies amendments to the stated networks in Column 2 of Schedule 1, with changes outlined in Column 4 and reasons provided by the Road Manager in Column 5. Any person affected by these amendments can make written representations to the Regulator within 14 days of the notice's publication, expressing why the amendment should not proceed. The changes include mass restrictions, speed conditions, and restrictions on specific roads to enhance safety and protect road infrastructure.
Key Provisions
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2026 (No.2) (the Notice) is an amendment made under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). This Notice suspends, amends, or cancels specified routes for heavy vehicles in participating jurisdictions to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure. The Notice comes into effect immediately for suspensions and amendments under section 4(1)(a), and 28 days after publication for cancellations or amendments under section 4(1)(b). This Notice applies in all participating jurisdictions, and specifies the networks in Column 2 of Schedule 1 that are being amended, along with the reasons for those changes.
Under this Notice, the Regulator has the authority to suspend or amend routes to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure, as outlined in section 175 of the HVNL. Additionally, section 173 of the HVNL allows the Regulator to cancel or amend routes on their initiative. The changes to the routes are detailed in Column 4 of Schedule 1, and the reasons for these changes are outlined in Column 5.
The Notice imposes several obligations on the parties affected by these changes. Firstly, any person affected by the purpose of the action may make written representation to the Regulator within 14 days of the publication of the Notice, explaining why the amendment should not be made. Secondly, heavy vehicle operators must adhere to the new route restrictions and conditions outlined in the Notice to ensure public safety and road infrastructure integrity.
There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences mentioned in the Notice. However, non-compliance with the new route restrictions and conditions could potentially lead to enforcement actions under the HVNL or other relevant legislation. It is important for affected parties to familiarise themselves with the Notice and its requirements to avoid any potential issues.