CWNW: Clermont-Alpha Road closed at Belyando River bridge for Type 2 Road Train Access

Road Conditions (09 November, 2026)

Source: TMR HV Unit

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) advises that Clermont–Alpha Road is closed at the Belyando River bridge and sidetrack, 130km southwest of Clermont.

All vehicles wishing to access Central West Queensland will be required to use alternate routes until the sidetrack becomes available for use.

All heavy vehicles greater than 5 tonne, up to a Type 2 road Train combination wishing to access Central West Queensland will be required to use the following alternative routes:

Type 1 road train combinations via Capricorn Highway (Emerald–Alpha)
Type 2 road train combinations via Charters Towers.

TMR is monitoring the Belyando River bridge and preparing to inspect once floodwaters recede, with a view to providing light vehicle access only (up to 5 tonne GVM) to assist in keeping communities connected.

For more information

If you require any further information, please contact TMR in Barcaldine by phone on 4651 2777 or by email at barcaldine.office@tmr.qld.gov.au.

For real-time traffic updates and to plan ahead, download the QLDTraffic app, visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.