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QTA OSOM Bulletin # 1
OSOM Industry Forum
(20 October, 2026)
Following the September 2026 OSOM Industry Forum, the QTA continues to engage with industry and key government stakeholders on matters affecting oversize and overmass (OSOM) operations across Queensland.
The October OSOM Industry Bulletin highlights recent regulatory developments, important road access updates and upcoming changes, while keeping industry informed and connected between forums.
QTA encourages members to continue raising operational challenges and sharing feedback to support ongoing industry advocacy.
NHVR | OSOM Permit Conditions Warning
15 October 2026
The NHVR is reminding OSOM operators to check permit conditions before every journey, including approved mass limits, routes, bridge crossing speeds, travel times and third-party approvals. Operators are also encouraged to check load configurations and weight distribution to ensure compliance.
WARREGO HIGHWAY | Bremer River Bridge Closure
23–24 October 2026
The westbound Bremer River Bridge at Karalee will be closed from 10pm Friday 23 October to 4am Saturday 24 October.
OSOM loads exceeding 3.5 m in width must use the designated detour via Walloon. Movements exceeding applicable restrictions on the detour route will require a special assessment permit.
NAAS | Low Loader Permit Duration Changes
Implementation update
TMR has introduced reduced permit durations ahead of the planned November 2026 NAAS implementation.
New and renewed low-loader permits approved between 1 October and 15 November 2026 are being issued for six months. Existing permits are not affected by this duration change.
NAAS | Industry Feedback Invited
With the staged introduction of NAAS approaching quickly, due for release in November the QTA continues to seek feedback from operators regarding implementation, access arrangements and operational impacts.
QPS | Christmas and New Year OSOM Travel Restrictions
18 December 2026 – 2 January 2027
QPS has published the following statewide Christmas travel restrictions:
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An oversize vehicle or combination that requires more than one pilot, or escort vehicle, is not permitted to travel between 12.01am Friday 18 December 2026 and 11.59pm Saturday 2 January 2027.
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All other oversize vehicles or combinations - no travel between 12.01am Thursday 24 December 2026 and 11.59pm Saturday 2 January 2027
Wide loads travelling between 4 and 8 of January 2027 requiring a QPS escort will need to be applied for by 14 December and finalised by Monday 21 December 2026.
OSOM INDUSTRY | Staying Connected
QTA continues to engage with TMR, NHVR, QPS and other relevant stakeholders on matters affecting OSOM operations across Queensland.
In the meantime, please feel free to reach out if there's anything affecting your operations that you'd like to discuss via Emma on 0494 589 030.
She will be in touch during November to coordinate a date for our next industry only OSOM Forum, where we can continue the conversations from September and discuss current and emerging issues.