Cowra Bridge reopen after truck carrying wind farm turbine breaks down on way to Flyers Creek

The truck had broken down shortly after turning from the Lachlan Valley Way onto the Cowra Bridge about 7.30am.

It was expected to take at least four hours for a part for the bridge to arrive in Cowra and to be fitted on the truck.

The truck moved slowly through Cowra about 10.10am after the earlier than expected repair.

Two other trucks carrying wind farm parts are still to complete the trip today from Port Kembla to Flyers Creek near Blayney.

The trucks had stopped before the Cowra Traffic Bridge to allow for clearance of the broken down truck.

Cowra motorists should avoid the Cowra Traffic Bridge for the next four hours.

A truck carrying an oversized part for the Flyers Creek wind farm near Blayney broke down on the bridge about 7.30am on Tuesday.

Highway Patrol is currently directing traffic across the bridge with access on the western side restricted to one lane.

Cowra's low level crossing remains open.

A part for the truck is coming from Port Kembla but is not expected to arrive until late morning.

It could take a further hour after that for the part to be installed on the truck.

The truck is transporting a blade for one of the wind farm towers.

The incident came just hours after a livestock truck rolled near Cowra, killing several cattle.

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