FNQ: Kennedy Highway, Upper Barron, 7 April - 24 April 2025

Source: Department of Transport and Main Roads (26.03.2025)

The Department of Transport and Main Roads is providing an update on the resurfacing works on Kennedy Highway, Upper Barron.

The works will involve asphalt resurfacing to extend the life of the road pavement and reduce the formation of potholes. This will improve safety and travelling conditions for road users.

Crews will be onsite between 6 am and 6 pm from Monday 7 April 2025 - Thursday 24 April 2025 weather and construction conditions permitting.

For the safety of road users and maintenance crews, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will temporarily restrict heavy vehicles from accessing the Kennedy Highway at Upper Barron during the duration of the works.

Heavy vehicles operators are advised to use alternate routes and should plan their journeys accordingly.

Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be in place in key locations that will allow motorists the opportunity to take an alternate route. Any changes in dates will be posted on the VMS.

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

Changed traffic conditions will be in place including temporary speed limit reductions, and single lane operation under coordination of traffic controllers and/or traffic signals while the works are carried out.

Intermittent full closures of the road will be required at times to carry out the works. Road users can expect delays of up to 15-minute periods during the full closures. Road users should plan their journeys accordingly.

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