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Essential Energy crews are continuing work to restore power to about 400 customers in Oberon, Hazelgrove and surrounding areas after heavy snow falls brought down trees and power lines overnight.
Crews from Bathurst and Blayney have been brought in to assist the Oberon team to make repairs quickly and safely, Essential Energy said in a statement.
11AM
The Blue Mountains railway line remains partially closed between Katoomba and Lithgow due to the bad weather in the area. Buses are now operating as a replacement service between these stations in both directions.
However, due to the closure of the Bells Line of Road the buses are unable to access Bell or Zig Zag train stations.
Passengers wishing to travel to Zig Zag should speak to staff at Lithgow, while passengers travelling to Bell should speak to staff at Mount Victoria.
Passengers are advised to allow plenty of additional travel time due to heavy traffic on the Great Western Highway.
Services continue to run betweek Katoomba and the city however passengers are advised to continue to allow plenty of additional travel time. Buses may also supplement some of these services between Katoomba and Penrith
All passengers are advised to listen to station announcements and check indicator boards.
9.35AM
The Great Western Highway has reopened in both directions between Lithgow and Katoomba. Traffic in the area is heavy and motorists are advised to expect significant delays and allow plenty of additional travel time.
However, the Bells Line of Road remains closed between Lithgow and Bell and the Darling Causeway is still closed.
Also, the Blue Mountains railway line remains partially closed between Katoomba and Lithgow in both directions. Passengers are advised to continue to delay travel between these stations as there is no alternative transport available.
Services continue to run between Katoomba and the city and buses will supplement some services between Katoomba and Penrith, but people should allow plenty of additional travel time.
As well, bus routes 524, 533 and 726 are currently not operating between Katoomba and Lithgow.
9AM
All roads around Oberon that were closed due to snow are open including the O'Connell Road and Duckmaloi Road.
8.25AM
Some roads around the region are starting to reopen, however, there is still no direct route to Sydney.
Here is the latest information:
- Bathurst to Lithgow open - caution due to poor weather conditions.
- Near Oberon, the O'Connell Road has reopened but Duckmaloi Road remains shut.
- Traffic near McDonalds in Lithgow has stopped.
- Bells Line of Road is closed.
- Great Western Highway is closed between Mount Victoria and Katoomba.
For all up-to-date information contact the RMS road closure hotline on 131700 or visit Live Traffic.
Due to the poor weather condition police are asking motorists to drive to the conditions and slow down on all roads in the area.
8AM
The Great Western Highway has been reopened at Lithgow, however it still remains closed between Mount Victoria and Katoomba.
We have also collected together some of your snow photos. Have a look at the wild weather here.
WEDNESDAY, 7.30AM:
SNOW has forced the closure of both the Great Western Highway and Bells Line of Road on Wednesday morning.
The decision by Transport for New South Wales to close the roads was made overnight after out-of-season snow fell in the Blue Mountains.
The train line between Lithgow and Katoomba is also closed.
The decision cuts off the only two direct routes to Sydney from the central west, forcing road commuters to seek alternative travel arrangements or face massive detours through either the southern highlands or Hunter Valley.
The roads will be inspected throughout the morning.