Sunday,
15 June 2025
Progress at Johnny Woods Crossing

Upgrade works around Johnny Woods Crossing as part of the Lake Forbes Activation Plan continue.

The crossing has been closing to road traffic during working hours since work began on Monday 5 May, and Forbes Shire Council has given a community update through social media.

So far, they'd made progress on:

Culvert extensions with an enhanced water gate to better manage water flow during floods;

The new footpath on the eastern side of Johnny Woods Crossing;

Early stages of enhanced landscaping around the area.

The council says upgrade works continue, with the goal improving access, safety and flood resilience with a more vibrant Lake Forbes.

The crossing remains closed to road traffic during working hours, opening outside those hours, with pedestrian access on the western side still open.