Traffic Disruptions and Road Closures

The Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised minor upgrade works have been scheduled on Takalvan Street (Isis Highway) at the Bourbong Street intersection in Bundaberg.

These works are expected to begin in June 2013 after crews have completed works at the Heidke Street and Enterprise Street intersections and will continue until mid-July 2013, weather permitting.  While the majority of works will be undertaken between 6 pm and 6 am, some dayworks may also be required depending on construction activities.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads will work to minimise impacts for motorists and pedestrians while these works are underway; however, some changed conditions, including reduced speed limits, traffic control and temporary lane closures will be required.

For further information about these works, please contact the Transport and Main Roads Communication team in Bundaberg on 1300 729 380 during business hours or email bundaberg.office@tmr.qld.gov.au.

 The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has advised that they will be commencing works to construct a 1.1 kilometre northbound overtaking lane on the Bruce Highway (South of Gin Gin) and just north of Currajong Farms Road.

VDM Construction has been awarded the contract to undertake the works which are expected to be completed in Late 2013, weather permitting.  Work hours will generally be Monday to Saturday between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm.

To undertake these works and ensure the safety of motorists and roadworkers, traffic control measures including a reduced speed limit and temporary lane closures will be in place as required.

Motorists travelling on the Bruce Highway during construction may experience some delays.  While every effort will be made to minimise the impacts, TMR recommends additional travel time should be allowed if travelling through the area.
 

If you require any further information in relation to these works, please contact the Department of Transport and Main Roads on 1300 728 390.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised that they will be commencing construction in June 2013 on a major project to upgrade the Bruce Highway between Cabbage Tree Creek and Carmans Road, approximately 10 km north of Gin Gin.

The $50 million project involves realigning a 6.7 km section of the highway to improve the horizontal and vertical alignment of the road and eliminate some tight curves.

The works are expected to be completed in early 2014, weather permitting.  Work hours will generally be Monday to Friday between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, however some occasional night or weekend works may be required.

If you require any further information, please contact the Department of Transport and Main Roads in Bundaberg on 1300 728 390 during business hours or email bundaberg.office@tmr.qld.gov.au.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised that works to upgrade the Isis Highway between Hendricksens and Hapsburgs roads at Cordalba have recently commenced.

Work hours will generally be Monday to Saturday between 6 am and 6 pm, although some night works will be required.  The upgrade is expected to be completed late 2013, weather permitting.

Throughout the works, speed reductions will be put in place as required.  Motorists may encounter stop-and-go traffic arrangements, single lane closures and construction vehicles entering and exiting the highway.  Motorists should drive to the changed conditions and obey all signage for their own safety and the safety of roadworkers.

For further information about the works, please visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au (search for “Reconstructing Wide Bay Burnett”), or contact the Department on 1300 728 390 during business hours or email   reconstruct_widebayburnett@tmr.qld.gov.au.

Bundaberg Regional Area: Last Updated 9.00 am Thursday 20 June 2013

Motorists are requested to travel all roads with care and responsibility and to drive to the road conditions.

The following is a listing of Council Roads which are either closed or have hazards affecting their operation:

Roads Closed:

• Booyal Causeway -  Causeway Road, Booyal
• Gentle Annie Road, Apple Tree Creek - At Apple Tree Creek Bridge;
• Hanbury Street, Bundaberg North - From Monday 20 May 2013 (Refer notice);
• Lambs Road, Isis River;
• McGills Road, Kalkie – Road washed away (Closed to All Vehicles);
• Woodgate Boat Ramp, Woodgate – Major Damage (Closed to All Vehicles).

Roads Open with Caution:

• Drinan Road, Drinan – Pavement Damage at Sheep Station Creek - Open for Light Vehicles only;
• Plantation Road, Avondale – Road Washouts;
• Wolfenden Road, Calavos - Open with caution;
• Wonbah Road at Cattle Creek.

Some urban and rural access roads that were affected in the flooding still have to be inspected and the condition of these roads has to be assessed.

Inspections are continuing where access is available and further updates will be posted as they come to hand.

Bridges open with Conditions:

• Monduran Bridge (Open with a 15 tonne Maximum Load Limit - Heavy vehicle side track available);
• St Agnes Bridge on Walla Road (Closed, but with a 15 tonne Maximum Load Limit side track available).

Motorists should refer to the 131940 website at http://131940.qld.gov.au for the current status of the State Controlled roads in the area.

Bundaberg Regional Council advises that flooding associated with Tropical Cyclone Oswald caused further damage to the restoration works on the headwalls on the concrete Bebo Arch Bridge over Apple Tree Creek and to fully restore the damage, the Bridge will be closed.  These works are being undertaken by Hawe Earthmoving.

Appropriate signage will be displayed while the road is closed and motorists will be required to detour around the site.

Council apologises for any inconvenience to motorists.  Enquiries regarding this closure are to be directed to Council’s Roads and Drainage District Engineer Hinterland, Mr Tony Wright  on 1300 883 699.

Traffic disruptions may be experienced in the Region whilst contractors complete flood restoration works to restore our road network to pre-disaster condition.  Information on the progress of these works can be viewed on the Flood Damaged Road Network site.

Hanbury Street, Bundaberg North - Roadworks and Drainage Upgrade (Refer attached)

Hanbury St Roadworks & Drainage Ver3.pdf

Motorists are advised that load limits are imposed on the following Bridges:

* Monduran Bridge - Kolan River - Monduran Road, Monduran - 15 tonnes; and
* St Agnes Creek Bridge - Walla Road, Morganville - Currently closed -  Bridge Works commenced Monday 7 May  2013- Emergency Side Track opened with 15 tonnes load limit and 20 km/hour speed limit (See separate notice).  Traffic lights operational at side track.

Signs have been installed at the respective sites to advise motorists of the load limits.  There is a low level side track for heavy vehicles on Monduran Road and heavy vehicles are to detour via Booyal Causeway to avoid crossing St Agnes Creek Bridge on Walla Road.

Council apologises for any inconvenience to motorists.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised that they will be commencing reconstruction works on the Bruce Highway (between just south of Gympie and the Kolan River, North of Gin Gin). Works will start on the Bruce Highway in July 2012 and are expected to be completed late 2013, weather permitting. Work hours will generally be Monday to Saturday between 6am and 6pm.
The Bruce Highway works will be undertaken at various locations within the Wide Bay/Burnett Region including:
Between just south of Gympie and Maryborough – more than 11 kilometres of reconstruction across 18 sites
Between Maryborough and Gin Gin – almost 16 kilometres of reconstruction across 25 sites
Between Gin Gin and Kolan River – more than 10 kilometres of reconstruction across 14 sites
Construction activities will include road stabilisation and bitumen resurfacing along with associated drainage works.
To undertake these works and ensure the safety of motorists and roadworkers, traffic signals, traffic controllers, single lane closures and speed restrictions will be used as required. These works may impact motorists travelling on the Bruce Highway during construction and every effort will be made to minimise the impacts.
If you require any further information in relation to these works, please contact the department on 1300 728 390.