FNQ: Mulligan Highway, Cooktown

Source: Department of Transport and Main Roads

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to commence maintenance works on sections of road on the Mulligan Highway at Cooktown from the Trevethan Creek bridge to past the Mt Amos Road intersection.

The works will involve road rehabilitation and sealing 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 8 September 2025. Works are expected to be completed in two weeks, weather and construction conditions permitting.

For the safety of road users and maintenance crews, 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.

There may be times when access to properties directly adjacent to the works will be temporarily restricted. The contractor will contact impacted property owners directly, prior to any anticipated impacts.

Nearby properties may experience noise associated with the works, such as the sound of trucks, light machinery and vibrations while the work is carried out. The contractor will take all reasonable and practicable actions to minimise impacts and any disruptions to property owners, as well as other stakeholders.

Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be in place on the approaches to the work site to ensure motorists are aware of the changed traffic conditions. Changes in dates due to poor weather will be posted on the VMS.

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.