Scenic Rim Road Updates
THE following works are programmed for the week commencing Monday 16 March 2020.
TAROME ROAD, TAROME
Culvert replacement works are continuing on Tarome Road, Tarome. These works involve the construction of a wider culvert and floodway to current engineering standards on the existing alignment. This project is jointly funded by Council and the Australian Government under the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.
BEECHMONT ROAD, WITHEREN
Road upgrade works are continuing on Beechmont Road, Witheren, between Sharp Bridge and Botan Creek Bridge. Works involve reconstructing the road with a wider bitumen seal, improved visibility along the road, safer curves and better drainage. The intersection with Tucker Lane will also be upgraded with better sight distance to traffic on Beechmont Road. This project is jointly funded by Council and the Australian Government under the Roads to Recovery Program.
JOSEPHVILLE ROAD, JOSEPHVILLE - JOSEPHVILLE BRIDGE
Construction of a new Josephville Bridge is continuing on Josephville Road, Josephville. Works involve the construction of a two-lane concrete structure with improved flood immunity which will be more resilient to damage in flood events. This project is jointly funded by Council and the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Bridges Renewal Programme Round Three.
SANDY CREEK ROAD, BROMELTON - S TODD BRIDGE
Bridge replacement works are nearing completion on Sandy Creek Road, Bromelton at S Todd Bridge with the construction of road approaches to the newly constructed two-lane concrete structure. The bridge replacement project is jointly funded by Council and the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Bridges Renewal Programme Round Three.
BROOKLAND ROAD, ALLENVIEW - FERGUSON RESERVE BRIDGE
Bridge replacement works are nearing completion on Brookland Road, Allenview, at Ferguson Reserve with the construction of road approaches to the newly constructed two-lane concrete structure. This bridge replacement project is jointly funded by Council and the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Bridges Renewal Programme Round Three.
GANTHORPE ROAD, MOUNT ALFORD
Shoulder stabilisation works are to be undertaken on Ganthorpe Road, Mount Alford.
CUNNINGHAM HIGHWAY, ARATULA - PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
Installation of a pedestrian bridge adjacent to the Cunningham Highway, Aratula, is continuing. Repurposed from the structure replaced in 2019 at Back Creek, Beechmont, it will enable pedestrian access on the eastern side of the highway, north of the Charlwood Road intersection with the Cunningham Highway.
ROAD RESHEETING
Council is progressing with its Road Resheeting Program, with works to be undertaken on Flagstone Creek Road, Birnam.
ROAD GRADING
Council is continuing its Road Grading Program, with works to be undertaken on Gould Hill Road, Beaudesert, and Brook Road and Ferrar Road, Anthony.
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Scheduled bridge maintenance works are to be undertaken on various structures throughout the region.
ROAD CLOSURES
Duck Creek Road, Kerry
Due to heavy rainfall and flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie in March 2017, a section of Duck Creek Road suffered severe damage, making it totally impassable by all vehicles. Vehicle access is closed to all vehicles and will remain closed until further notice.
Highways and interstate routes
The Department of Transport and Main Roads 131940 website provides information about the conditions on major roads controlled by the State in addition to Local Roads of Regional Significance.
It can indicate road closures or delays due to traffic incidents, roadworks or flooding.
Road information - Northern NSW
For information about road conditions across the border visit northernrivers.myroadinfo.com.au