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ROAD CONDITIONS & CLOSURES 

Updated: 18, February 2025
This page provides an update on all roads managed by Cook Shire Council. Cook Shire Council aims to keep drivers, locals, tourists and their families safe on our roads.
Cook SHire

Up to date Road Information

During the wet season, in order to protect the safety of users, the structural integrity of the roads and help to keep supply lines open to towns, stations and communities throughout Cape York, often requires Council to place access restrictions on roads, or close them entirely.

Heavy rains and flash flooding can cause wash outs and lift large sections of bitumen, rending the roads dangerous and impassable.

The wet season also makes sealed and unsealed outback roads soft and vulnerable.

Vehicles travelling over this soft, water-soaked ground cause wheel ruts that hold the water when it rains. The water is then able to seep in further, causing deeper damage and prolonged road closures – the additional damage sometimes taking up to months to stabilise, rehabilitate and repair.

This is why it’s important that all drivers obey road closures and weight restrictions. Non-essential travel along these roads often causes additional, prolonged closures and delays.

If you have extenuating circumstances and no other alternative but to travel along a closed road, you must apply for a permit.

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STATE CONTROLLED ROADS

  • MULLIGAN HIGHWAY
  • PENINSULA DEVELOPMENTAL ROAD
  • ENDEAVOUR VALLEY ROADS

Please contact the Department of Transport and Main Road for updates on road conditions and closures along the above listed roads.

 

Phone: 131 940

Website: https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/

 

Cook Shire Council

Road Conditions

10T LIMIT – ST GEORGE BRIDGE ON KIMBA ROAD 

DUE TO MAINTENANCE WORKS

HEAVY VEHICLE DETOURS ARE IN PLACE 

IT IS ADVISED THAT B DOUBLES USE ALTERNATE ROUTE VIA DIXIE ROAD

 

Jensen's Crossing Bridge

Drive with caution and to prevailing road conditions

4WD only: No
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments: 

Bloomfield Rd (Rossville/Bloomfield Rd)

Drive with caution and to prevailing road conditions, obey changed traffic conditions.

4WD only: No
Restrictions on Road Use: 44t Load Limit –  Ayton to Wujal Wujal
Comments: 

⚠️ Road works are ongoing, motorists may experience minor delays.

Isabella-McIvor Rd – to Starcke River Boat Ramp

High Clearance 4WD’s Recommended. Drive with Extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Battlecamp Rd

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: Closed at Normanby River
Comments:

Lakefield Rd – Southern end to Ranger Station

High Clearance 4WD Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:

Lakefield Rd – from Ranger Station North

High Clearance 4WD Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:

Marina Plains Rd

High Clearance 4WD Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Running Creek to Port Stewart Rd

High Clearance 4WD Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use:
Comments: 

Lilyvale Rd

High Clearance 4WD Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Kimba Rd

HIgh Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

10t Limit St George Bridge

Detour in place, B Doubles to use alternate route through Dixie Rd

Kimba-Gamboola Rd

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Dixie-Kimba Rd

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments: Wet or boggy conditions, Bad wheel ruts &/or washouts

Dixie Rd

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Killarney Rd

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Drumduff/Koolatah Rd

Cook Shire Section Only

Contact Carpentaria Shire Council for their section – (07) 4745 2200

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:

Welcome Rd

Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Fairview/Palmerville Rd

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit

Comments:

Detour in place, B Doubles to use alternate route through Dixie Rd

Palmerville/Maytown Rd

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: Yes
Comments:

Whites Creek Rd (to Maytown)

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Old Coach Road

Restricted Access – Staircase Closed – Bollards in Place.
Non Maintained Road. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Only
Comments:

Byerstown Rd

Maintained Road up to Palmer River. Drive with caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Bonny Glen Rd

Drive with caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Musgrave/Strathgordon Rd (to Pormpuraaw)

Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Aurukun Rd

Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments: Caution at dip approx 9.5km from the Intersection

Port Stewart Rd through Old Coen Road

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Holroyd Rd

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Rokeby Rd

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Mein/Batavia Rd

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Moreton/Bramwell Rd

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Bamaga Rd

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Sudley/Batavia Rd

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Bertihaugh Track - Limited Access

Non Maintained Track. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments: Wet or boggy conditions, Bad wheel ruts &/or washouts

Portland Roads Rd (including road to Chilli Beach)

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments:

Mt Webb/Wakooka Rd - (Kalpowar section)

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments: Wet or boggy conditions, Bad wheel ruts &/or washouts

Mt Webb/Wakooka Rd - (Starcke section)

High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.

4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5T Limit
Comments: Wet or boggy conditions, Bad wheel ruts &/or washouts

Grassy Hill Rd

NOT SUITABLE FOR CARAVANS OR RVs.

Bitumen but very steep and narrow.
COACHES – 7m max length (usually 22 seater).

Mulligan Highway

STATE CONTROLLED ROAD
contact Dept Transport & Main Roads

Phone: 131 940
Website: https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/

Peninsula Development Road (Lakeland to Weipa)

STATE CONTROLLED ROAD
contact Dept Transport & Main Roads

Phone: 131 940
Website: https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/

Endeavour Valley Road

STATE CONTROLLED ROAD
contact Dept Transport & Main Roads

Phone: 131 940
Website: https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/