TMR advises works will be undertaken on Woolcock Street (North Townsville Road) and on Duckworth Street, Garbutt to implement permanent speed limit reductions.
This project forms part of the Queensland Government’s Safer Roads Sooner (SRS) program, which aims to improve safety across the state-controlled road network. Project sites are selected based on identified safety concerns and a demonstrated need to reduce crash risk and improve outcomes for all road users.
Works will occur
The works will occur Friday 23 January 2026 between the hours of 6am and 6pm.
All construction works are subject to weather conditions.
Both of the works will involve the installation and removal of regulatory speed signage and associated line marking adjustments where required. No major civil works are anticipated.
Duckworth Street, Garbutt speed reduction
The speed limit on Duckworth Street will be reduced between the Dalrymple Road and Bayswater Road intersections from 70 km/h to 60 km/hr.
Woolcock Street speed reduction
The speed limit on Woolcock Street will be reduced near the Garland Road and Deeragun Road intersection from 80 km/h to 70 km/hr.
What to expect during the works
Road users can expect the following changed traffic conditions during these works:
- Temporary closures of the road shoulder
- Speed restrictions
- Noise associated with the use of machinery
- Traffic controllers will be onsite during active construction hours to direct traffic and pedestrians
Advanced warning signs will also be in place on approaches to the work area, notifying road users of the changed conditions.
Road users are asked to drive carefully through the roadwork zones, follow the directions of traffic controllers and adhere to reduced speed limits. All work is subject to construction progress and weather conditions. In the event of wet weather or unforeseen circumstances, activities will be rescheduled for the next available shift.
For the safety of road users and project crews, changed traffic conditions will be in place including temporary speed limit reductions.
Variable message signs will be in place on the approaches to the work site to ensure motorists are aware in advance of the changed traffic conditions.
For more information
If you need further information about these works, please contact TMR's Northern district by email at engagement.northern@tmr.qld.gov.au, or telephone on 1800 625 648.
For up-to-date information about the state-controlled road network, please check the QLDTraffic website or call 13 19 40.
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