FNQ: Bridge inspection: Malanda Creek bridge, Topaz Road 

Source: Department of Transport and Main Roads (08.07.2025)

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will carry out bridge inspection and servicing on Malanda Creek bridge, Topaz Road on Saturday 26 July 2025, weather and construction conditions permitting.

This is part of TMR’s regular bridge maintenance program to ensure the continued safety and reliability of bridges on the state-controlled road network.

The works will require intermittent full closures of the bridge and is scheduled to be closed at the following times:

Closed                11:45am             -              12:45pm
Open                    12:45pm             -              1:00pm
Closed                1:00pm               -              2:00pm
Open                    2:00pm                -              2:15pm
Closed                2:15pm               -              3:00pm
Open                    3:00pm                -              3:15pm
Closed                3:15pm               -              4:15pm
Open                    4:15pm                -              4:30pm
Closed                4:30pm               -              5:00pm
Open                    5:00pm

Work crews will ensure emergency service vehicles are provided with access if required.

Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be in place prior to the closure to allow motorists ample opportunity to plan their travel. Changes in dates due to poor weather will be posted on the VMS.

More information about road conditions across Queensland’s state-controlled road network is available via the www.QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au website or 13 19 40 Information services.

If you require further information about these works, please do not hesitate to contact the TMR Cairns office by email at cairns.office@tmr.qld.gov.au or by telephone on 1800 187 937.