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Published 27 January, 2026
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FNQ-Palmerston HWY Reconstruction Update

Road Conditions (27 January, 2026)

Source: TMR

TMR advises the progress of the current  Palmerston Hwy reconstruction works. 

Site 1 (2.5km west of Crawfords Lookout)

  • Piling works continue on the downslope slip with more than 80 per cent completed.
  • Construction has commenced on the capping beam, which is built on the piles to secure them together.  The capping beam also functions as a retaining wall for the road embankment.

  • The site is under single-lane traffic control. 

Piling works site 1 Palmerston Hwy

 

Site 2 (1.5km west of Henrietta Creek day use area) 

  • Linemarking of the new pavement is expected to be completed in the coming weeks, weather permitting.

  • This section is currently under a reduced speed limit. 

Revegetated Landslip site 1, Palmerston Hwy

Traffic management

  • If you are last in queue at work sites, please turn on your hazard lights to warn approaching vehicles.

  •  QLDTraffic or 131940 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 or telephone 1800 187 937.