29 May 2023 – 12:54PM
Please be advised of roadworks on McLeod River bridge on the Mulligan Highway from Thursday 1 June 2023.
THURSDAY 30 MARCH 2023
We have been advised by the Department of Transport and Roads that due to weather conditions, planned maintenance works to McLeod River Bridge were unable to be completed as previously advised.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) advises maintenance work will now be completed on Thursday 1 June 2023, weather and construction conditions permitting.
Crews will be onsite between 6 am and 6 pm. Intermittent full bridge closures will be required on this day for one-hour closure periods with 15-minute openings at the following times:
Closed 8.00am-9.00am
Open 9.00am-9.15am
Closed 9.15am-10.15am
Open 10.15am-10.30am
Closed 10.30am-11.30am
Open 11.30am-11.45am
Closed 11.45am-12.45pm
Open 12.45pm-1.00pm
Closed 1.00pm-2.00pm
Open 2.00pm-2.15pm
Closed 2.15pm-3.15pm
Open 3.15pm onwards
Timeframes may be subject to change depending on weather conditions.
TMR has arrangements in place to provide emergency access if required.
For the safety of road users and maintenance crews, changed traffic conditions will be in place including temporary full closures under coordination of traffic controllers while the works are carried out. Road users should plan their travel accordingly.
Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be in place prior to the closures to allow motorists ample opportunity to plan their travel. Changes in dates due to poor weather will be posted on the VMS.
The maintenance work is expected to take two days to complete, weather and construction conditions permitting.
To get traffic and travel information or report an incident, hazard, pothole, signal fault, or seek assistance if you’ve been involved in a minor traffic incident or breakdown on a major Queensland road, please call TMR on 13 19 40.