FNQ: Palmerston Highway reconstruction update
Source: Department of Transport and Main Roads (02.05.2025)
Reconstruction Update
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is continuing essential geotechnical repairs at two damaged sites on the Palmerston Highway:
- Site 1 (upslope and downslope) - 2.5 kilometres west of Crawfords Lookout
- Site 2 (upslope) - 1.5 kilometres west of Henrietta Creek Day Use area
Site 1 - Status
- Soil nailing is ongoing.
- A platform for piling works is expected to be completed in May 2025, site and weather conditions permitting.
Image: Reconstruction works underway on Site 1, Palmerston Highway. Source: TMR
Image: Soil nailing is underway at Site 1, Palmerston Highway. Source: TMR.
Image: Slope stabilisation works at Site 1, Palmerston Highway. Source: TMR
Site 2 - Status
- Batter trimming has started.
- Further investigation works are underway after rock was found in the slope during routine drill testing.
- Soil nailing is expected to start in May 2025, subject to outcomes of the investigation.
Traffic Management
- Single lane closures
- Reduced speed limits
- Traffic control
Remember:
- If you are last in queue at work sites, please turn on your hazard lights to warn approaching drivers.
- Drive to conditions, for your safety and the safety of other road users.
- QLDTraffic is the best source of information about current traffic conditions.
For more information
If you need further information about these works, please contact the TMR Cairns office by email at cairns.office@tmr.qld.gov.au, visit the project webpage Palmerston Highway cyclone reconstruction works | Department of Transport and Main Roads or telephone 1800 187 937.
For up-to-date information about the state-controlled road network, please check the QLDTraffic website or call 13 19 40.
The recovery works are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
