Revised Roadwork Times-FNQ-Gulf and Kennedy Developmental Roads-Night Works Only 7/5-4/6/24
TMR have revised the timing of works to be undertaken on the Gulf Developmental and Kenndy Developmental Road due to industry feedback. The temporary road closures to carry out important surfacing and resealing works on five single lane bridges on the following roads will be carried out at night.
- Gulf Developmental Road between Mt Surprise and Georgetown
- Kennedy Developmental Road between the Lynd and Hughenden.
These important works will extend the life of the bridges and create a strong long-lasting wearing surface for the safety and comfort of road users.
The single lane bridges will be closed to all traffic between 7pm and 5am Monday to Saturday morning. Works will be carried out intermittently from Tuesday 7 May 2024 and be completed Tuesday 4 June 2024, weather and construction conditions permitting.
Speed reductions will be in place at the sites outside these hours.
As the bridges are single lane, the works cannot be carried out any other way. The night works will be carried out concurrently where possible to streamline the process and minimise disruptions to motorists.
Georgetown
Work in Georgetown on Sandy Creek Bridge and on the road between George and High Streets will be carried out during the day. This will require three days of single lane closures and speed reductions between 7.30am and 5pm between 14 to 16 May and 3 June 2024, weather and construction conditions permitting.
Gulf Developmental Road – Night works between 7pm and 5am from 7 May to 31 May
- Sisters Creek
- Sisters Creek Anabranch
- McMillan Creek
- Charlies Gully
Kennedy Developmental Road (The Lynd and Hughenden) - Hospital Creek will be Night works in late May – early June and further details will be provided.
Work crews will ensure Emergency Services are provided access through the work site, where required.
Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be in place to advise motorists about the closures so they can plan their journeys in the following locations:
- GDR – Normanton, Mt Garnet, Georgetown, Mt. Surprise and Einasleigh
TMR appreciates the patience of residents, business, and road users while the important works are carried out.
These works are being carried out under TMR’s Programmed Maintenance Asphalt Program, with recovery works under the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) being carried out at the same time to minimise disruption for road users.
More information about road conditions across Queensland’s state-controlled road network is available via the www.QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au website or 13 19 40 Information services.
If you require further information regarding these works, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Maria Mezes Communications Support Officer by email cairns.office@tmr.qld.gov.au or via phone 4045 7038.
