Road work as part of preparations for next weekend's Newcastle 500 Supercars event has caused traffic chaos at the weekend, with gridlock reportedly leaving vehicles at a near stand-still along a popular stretch of coastal road near Nobbys and Newcastle beaches - with one witness telling the Newcastle Herald drivers were experiencing at least two-hour delays.
The situation prompted a warning from Newcastle police on social media on Sunday, urging motorists to steer clear of the area amid delays "due to significant traffic around the Newcastle 500 supercars event and sunny weather".
