CQ: North of Yaamba | Bruce Highway (Rockhampton - St Lawrence) | Roadworks

Source: Department of Transport and Main Roads, Heavy Vehicles Unit (14.05.2025)

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) advises that roadworks are underway on the Bruce Highway, approximately 6 kilometres north of Yaamba.

The work will take place between 6am and 6pm and is expected to be completed mid-2025.

The Bruce Highway will be reduced to a single lane with traffic control and speed restrictions in place 24/7 for the duration of the works.

Motorists may experience short delays and are reminded to observe all warning signs, speed restrictions and traffic control directions when travelling through the roadworks zone.

Heavy vehicle operators requiring permits are encouraged to refer to the Conditions of Operations Database prior to their journey.

Any vehicle with a load of more than 4 metres ground contact width MUST be raised to a minimum of 1.2 metres high to clear the bollards. Operators to contact Brendan Crampton via email Brendan.w.crampton@tmr.qld.gov.au at least 7 days prior to travel.

If you require any further information, please contact the project team at TMR Rockhampton by phone on 4931 1500 or by email at fitzroydistrict@tmr.qld.gov.au.

Check your route before your start your journey

We are continuously monitoring, assessing and reviewing our roads, bridges and culverts across Queensland. Conditions can change quickly, particularly due to weather. Restrictions are implemented to maintain ongoing safety for all road users.

It is your responsibility to make sure you're using up-to-date information when you assess the suitability of your route.

You must check the Conditions of Operation Database before you start your journey.

Visit the QLDTraffic website, download the app or call 13 19 40 to report an incident or get real-time traffic reports.

Download the QLDTraffic app today
The QLDTraffic app provides personalised push notifications for important traffic alerts that affect your favourite routes and places, and it can even reach out to you about nearby traffic alerts using audio notifications while you're on the road.