The 2pm update from Live Traffic said motorists are urged to allow an extra 10 minutes travel time due to the slow down.

A SIX kilometre queue of traffic is holding up motorists on the Great Western Highway in the Blue Mountains following the Bathurst 1000 max exodus on Monday morning.

Traffic is currently backed up around Blackheath, at Govetts Leap Road, with Live Traffic warning motorists to allow an extra 30 minutes of travel time.

BATHURST 1000 fans are urged to allow a little extra travelling time on the roads on Monday with traffic expected to be heavy and a highly visible police presence.

Operation Bathurst has been targeting motorists who are speeding, people driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and people not wearing seatbelts or motorcycle helmets.

So far almost 400 people have had legal action taken against them for travelling above the speed limit and 23 people issued infringements for seatbelt offences.

READ MORE: Driver caught travelling at 46km/h over limit during Operation Bathurst

"Heavy traffic is expected this morning as thousands of motorists head home from Bathurst, particularly on the Great Western Highway towards Sydney and on the Mid-Western Highway approaching Cowra," Live Traffic warn.

"Motorists are advised to allow plenty of extra travel time and expect delays."

Keep up-to-date on traffic in your area by visiting www.livetraffic.com.

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