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Outback Road Warnings with alternate colours

Last updated: Monday 25 August 2025 @ 3.08 PM

This page has up-to-date information about the condition of roads in outback South Australia. This includes details about road closures, restrictions and warnings.

Interactive road map

Map legend and usage tips

How to use the map

Select a road section on the map to see details about its status. Zoom in for more details.

Legend

Open
Open to all vehicles
Open with warnings
Open to all vehicles with caution
4WD only
Open to 4WD vehicles under 3 tonne only (no towing)
4WD and heavy vehicles
Open to 4WD and heavy vehicles
Closed
Closed to all vehicles

How to use the map

Select a road section on the map to see details about its status. Zoom in for more details.

Legend

Open
Open to all vehicles
Open with warnings
Open to all vehicles with caution
4WD only
Open to 4WD vehicles under 3 tonne only (no towing)
4WD and heavy vehicles
Open to 4WD and heavy vehicles
Closed
Closed to all vehicles

Key info

List of road statuses and special notices

Visit the Outback road report for:

  • a filterable list of road statuses
  • special notices about outback road conditions
  • temporary public access route (PAR) closures.

Speed and traffic restrictions due to maintenance

Maintenance patrols operate at many locations across the unsealed road network. There may be speed and traffic restrictions at these work sites.

Driving in the outback

Interstate road traffic maps

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