Last updated: 29 August 2025

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LATEST TRAFFIC UPDATE

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LATEST TRAFFIC UPDATE 🏗️

Major components for the newest Snowy 2.0 TBM are arriving, with large loads to be transported from Port Kembla via Cooma and the Snowy Mountains Highway to the Marica site near Yarrangobilly Caves. Preparations continue for the machine’s safe journey through the Snowy Mountains.

The following overnight loads are scheduled:

  • From 11pm on Wed 3 Sept to 3am on Thurs 4 Sept – Police & pilot escort for 1 x large load through Cooma to Marica - rolling road closure

    NOTE: Our delivery program is subject to change at short notice based on weather, permit requirements, and other factors.

Transporting major components

Delivery of major components to remote Snowy 2.0 project sites will continue in 2025 and 2026. There will be an increase in movements of oversized loads over the coming months, and these may involve some minor delays for motorists. Some of these loads will involve disruption to traffic through Cooma and the Snowy Mountains Highway.

All oversize moves will be transported under pilot escort and at times, depending on size, police escort. Please always adhere to directions from pilots and NSW Police.

Large, escorted loads will be transported during the daytime and at night. To minimise disruptions to road users and the community, loads wider than 4-metres will travel on the Snowy Mountains Highway at night.

The oversized loads will transport the following major components and material:

  • electro-mechanical components to build turbine units for the underground power station at Lobs Hole

  • components for TBM4 at Marica

  • steel components for penstocks at Lobs Hole

  • large plant & equipment to all work sites

  • spoil from Marica to Rock Forest.

As work continues on Snowy 2.0 there is ongoing, increased construction traffic in the project area, specifically on the:

  • Monaro Highway

  • Snowy Mountains Highway

  • Link Road, Kiandra

  • Tantangara Road

  • Rock Forest, near entrance to national park.

There will also be increased traffic, including heavy vehicle movements, in and around:

  • Cooma

  • Adaminaby

  • Polo Flat industrial area

  • Tumut

  • Talbingo Range

  • Port of Eden, Edrom Road, Imlay Road, Monaro Highway

  • Bombala

  • Nimmitabel

Arrangements to manage traffic are in place to minimise safety risks for road users during periods of high traffic flow. Road conditions are also monitored to ensure safety and reliability.

There may be some short-term restrictions applied to certain roads during construction of the project to facilitate the movement of large equipment.

Please note: Severe weather warnings and heavy snowfalls across the Snowy Mountains may impact road conditions. Be careful, be patient and drive to conditions.

Useful links and resources

Transport for NSW

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) provides useful road safety information to keep motorists safe. TfNSW has also completed several road upgrades to support the construction of Snowy 2.0. Click here for information.

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Future Generation works closely with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to improve productivity and safety in freight and servicing for Snowy 2.0.

For enquiries, contact the Snowy 2.0 Community Information Line on: 1800 766 992 (1800 Snowy 2)