Road Conditions: Barron River Bridge (Kuranda), 3 May - 2 June 2023

Information from Department of Transport and Main Roads, North Queensland Region

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will continue testing and maintenance works on the Barron River bridge near Kuranda from Wednesday 3 May until Friday 2 June 2023, weather permitting.

The works are part of an ongoing testing and monitoring program to ensure the bridge remains safe.

Crews will be on site between 7am and 5pm (including Saturday and Sunday). Changed traffic conditions will be in place during the works, including a single-lane operation of the bridge. Traffic controllers will monitor queue lengths and working hours will be adjusted if required. From Wednesday 3 May until Friday 12 May short intermittent full closures of up to 10 minutes will be required between 9am and 3pm.

Variable message signs (VMS) will be in place to inform motorists about the changed traffic conditions. Changes in dates will be posted on the VMS.

Motorists should expect minor delays and plan their journeys accordingly.

TMR is progressing a planning study to investigate long-term solutions for the Barron River bridge. This planning project will confirm the preferred alignment and scope of a replacement bridge over the Barron River, including a viable delivery strategy that also considers the ongoing management and rehabilitation of the existing bridge.

If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact 4045 7326 or by email at cairns.office@tmr.qld.gov.au.