Truckies are being warned of lengthy detours off the Kamilaroi Highway at Curlewis, NSW, next week due to the replacement of a level crossing and rail line.
Transport for NSW said the highway will be closed from 6pm on Tuesday, February 10, until 4am on Wednesday, February 11.
The closure will be in place for all traffic between the Gap Road/Kamilaroi Highway intersection at Werris Creek and the Oxley/Kamilaroi Highway roundabout east of Gunnedah.
All highway through-traffic will be redirected via Tamworth. Detours in place via the Oxley and New England highways will add up to 50 minutes to travel times.
Local access to Curlewis from Gunnedah will be via Wandoobah and Prestons roads. Emergency services will also use this route.
Access to Curlewis from Quirindi will be via the Kamilaroi Highway and Seachs Way.
Watermark Road, Curlewis (unsealed), will remain open to essential traffic only.
All freight vehicles must detour via New England and Oxley highways.
Drivers are advised to plan their trip and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.