Flood-damaged roads are causing chaos for transport operators and communities trying to move around the state. 

The NSW Government has announced the first regional expansion to its LiveTraffic system, with the status of roads across 22 local government areas now available for navigation software such as Google Maps and Apple Maps.

NSW Farmers Business, Economics and Trade Committee chair John Lowe said the widespread heavy rain and flooding had caused major problems for many local roads, posing a safety risk.

“There are potholes you could hide a cow in at some places, and getting them back up to standard quickly and efficiently will be a big problem for authorities,” Mr Lowe said.

“It’s great to see the first stage of the NSW Government’s LiveTraffic upgrade come online for some of these flood-impacted areas such as the North Coast as New England, and I’d say there will be more than a few people keen to see the Central West and Riverina come online sooner than later.

“In the meantime, everyone needs to drive to the conditions, take extra care and remember: if it’s flooded, forget it!”