Illawarra Highway has been closed in both directions between Tongarra Road and Croome Lane at Albion Park Rail due to flooding. Traffic is very heavy. A man is standing on a paddle board in Richmond Sydney. The State Emergency Service said the Nepean River at Penrith was likely to peak near 7.70m about 7am on Wednesday, with minor flooding. Traffic is also slow in both directions of the Sturt Highway at Carathool Road following a two-vehicle crash.
Travel restrictions due to the affected areas was announced before the opening close.
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Travel restrictions due to the affected areas was announced before the opening close .
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