The bridge will be closed from 6pm to 6am on Saturday, February 23, to ensure safety for workers and road users while work to repair damaged steel elements is carried out.

Light vehicles and heavy vehicles not exceeding 42.5t or 19m in length will be detoured via Wybong and Bengalla roads to the north, adding about 50km or 35 minutes travel time, and via Queen Street, Jones Reserve, Bureen and Martindale roads to the south, adding about 40km or 30 minutes travel time.

There is no immediate detour available for restricted access heavy vehicles. 

These vehicles may detour through the New England Highway via Scone and Merriwa, adding up to 200km to the route, and are advised to plan their trips accordingly using the RMS Restricted Access Vehicles Map. 

Emergency vehicle access across the bridge may be secured through project manager Mikhail Lyte on 0408 268 088 or mikhail.lyte@rms.nsw.gov.au

Road users may also experience single lane closures on the Golden Highway at Denman in the lead up to this bridge closure. 

Single lane closures will also be in place during the day on Saturday, February 23, in preparation for night work.

More information about the closures and detours is available at rms.work/denmanbridge

Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.

Roads and Maritime Services thanks motorists for their patience during this time.

For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or phone 132 701.