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Road Classifications
Last modified: July 29, 2008 - 10:07 AM
Various classifications of Rural Roads exist within the Shire. Council is only responsible for the maintenance of Local Roads.
National Highways - Hume Highway, Federal Highway and Barton Highway are funded by the Federal Government with maintenance being undertaken by the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.
State Roads - Burley Griffin Way and Lachlan Valley Way both are funded by Roads Traffic Authority and maintained by Yass Valley Council under a Single Invitation Contract (SIC) to the Roads & Traffic Authority.
Regional Roads - Wee Jasper Road, Sutton Road, Murrumbateman Road, Yass Valley Way and Burrinjuck Road are maintained by Council and are funded, or part funded, by a Block Grant agreement administered by the Roads Traffic Authority.
Local Roads - Are roads that are owned by the Council. Council may choose to maintain or not maintain any these roads under its control.
Crown Roads - Are owned by NSW State Government and administered by the Department of Lands.
Roads Lengths by Category are as follows:
- State Roads
- Lachlan Valley Way – 28.7 km
- Burley Griffin Way – 29.2 km
- Regional Roads
- Sutton Road – 34.6 km
- Wee Jasper Road – 72.0 km
- Burrinjuck Road – 29.7 km
- Murrumbateman Road – 25.7 km
- Yass Valley Way – 11.6 km
- Local Roads
- Sealed Rural Roads – 372.1 km
- Unsealed Rural Roads – 597.9 km
- Urban Roads and Streets – 72.1 km
Contact details
Yass Valley Council
02 6226 1477 (ph)
02 6226 2598 (fax)
council@yass.nsw.gov.au
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