Major Events Act 2009
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28 Road closures—short periods
28 Road closures—short periods
(1) This section applies to roads whether or not the roads are within a transport area.
(2) TfNSW may, at the direction of the responsible authority for a major event, close a road for a period not exceeding 7 days during the relevant major event period for any of the following purposes—
(a) facilitating the conduct of the major event,
(b) controlling and regulating traffic within or near a major event area,
(c) ensuring the safety of persons,
(d) protecting property from damage.
(3) It is not necessary to give public notice of the closure of a road under this section.
s 28: Am 2011 No 41, Sch 5.20 [2]; 2020 No 30, Sch 4.39[2]; 2022 No 12, Sch 1[9]; 2024 No 76, Sch 4[14].