SEQ: Bald Hills, Gateway Arterial Motorway Flyover | Traffic monitoring works - UPDATED DATES
Source: Department of Transport and Main Roads, Heavy Vehicles Unit (27.03.2025)
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) advises of upcoming restricted travel conditions on the Gateway Arterial Motorway Flyover, which may affect heavy vehicles.
The following works will be undertaken:
- Installation of new underground traffic sensors
- Adjustments to associated electrical wires and cables.
Travel restrictions will be in effect as below:
- Nightly from 31 March to 7 April 2025, between 8pm and 5am – OSOM vehicles over 50 tonnes will not be permitted on the flyover due to lane closures for the installation of monitoring cameras and sensors.
- On 6 and 7 April 2025, between 1am and 5am – There will be intermittent 10-minute full closures of both lanes to facilitate crane calibration activities.
Vehicles operating under a period or route specific permit
Operators must comply with the current conditions in the Conditions of Operation Database and any conditions outlined in the permit issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
Conditions of Operation Database
The current conditions of operation are available on the TMR website (www.tmr.qld.gov.au) under Business and Industry, Heavy vehicles, Queensland excess mass and dimension conditions, Conditions of Operation Database.
Search by road name ‘GATEWAY’ and select road ‘U13C’.
Unrestricted access
- Heavy vehicles with a Gross Combined Mass (GCM) greater than 4.5 tonnes and up to 68.5 tonnes, including buses, prime mover semi-trailers, and B-doubles traveling under Higher Mass Limits.
- Vehicles with a total width of 2.5 meters or less.
Restricted access
- Class 1 OSOM platform trailer combinations exceeding 59.5 tonnes will not be permitted to straddle the centreline during works, as per prevailing conditions.
- Any heavy vehicle or trailer combination exceeding 2.5 meters in width will face restricted access.
Important Note:
These restrictions may result in significant travel delays for affected vehicles. Operators are advised to plan accordingly.
Heavy vehicles that arrive on-site and meet the criteria for restricted access will be required to hold and remain in place until current activities are concluded.
Check your route before you 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.
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