Scenic Rim Road Updates
THE following works are programmed for the week commencing Monday 25 November 2019.
TAROME ROAD, TAROME
Culvert replacement works are continuing on Tarome Road, Tarome. These works involve 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.
KINABALU DRIVE, TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN
Drainage upgrade works are continuing in Kinabalu Drive, Tamborine Mountain. These works involve upgrading the drainage including installation of new stormwater pipes and new concrete surface channel along the eastern side of Kinabalu Drive. A detour will be place for part of the project. This project is funded by Council's Capital Drainage 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. Also, the intersection with Tucker Lane will 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.
SARABAH ROAD, SARABAH
Floodway extension works are continuing on Sarabah Road, Sarabah, at Spring Gully Stays. Works involve the installation of a reinforced concrete floodway extension. This project is jointly funded by Council and the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Natural Disaster Resilience Program.
UNDULLAH ROAD, KAGARU - BROOKLAND BRIDGE
Construction of a new replacement bridge at Brookland Bridge, Undullah Road, Kagaru, is continuing. Works involve the construction of a single lane reinforced concrete bridge. This project is jointly funded by Council and the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Bridges Renewal Programme Round Three.
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
Construction of a new S Todd Bridge is continuing on Sandy Creek Road, Bromelton. Works involve the construction of a two-lane concrete structure with improved flood immunity which will be more resilient to damage in flood events. The existing structure will remain open during construction, with the replacement bridge contrasted adjacent to the current bridge. This 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 continuing on Brookland Road, Allenview, at Ferguson Reserve. 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.
ROAD RESEAL PROGRAM
Delivery of Council's Reseal Program is continuing with preparation works to be undertaken on Armstrong Road and Biddaddaba Creek Road, Biddaddaba, Frenches Creek Road, Frenches Creek, Oaky Creek Road, Oaky Creek, and Middle Road, Peak Crossing
ROAD GRADING
Council is continuing its Road Grading Program, with works to be undertaken on Kengoon Road, Kengoon, P Griffiths Road, Mt Forbes, and Gimpels Road, Mutdapilly.
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