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ANNANDALE
UNIVERSITY ROAD
12:03 PM 09/11/2009
Asphalting works - Night works / Lane closures
Asphalting works along sections of University Drive will commence on Sunday 8 November and continue for approximately four weeks, weather permitting. Works will be undertaken overnight between 7:00pm and 5:00am, excluding Saturday nights. Traffic along University Drive will be reduced to one lane during the works and for the safety of motorists and workers, speed restrictions and traffic control measures will be in place. Wherever possible, traffic conditions will revert to normal during daylight hours, with some minor preparation works occurring during these times. The night works will include the use of heavy equipment and some noise may occur; Main Roads apologises for any inconvenience and disruption this may cause residents.
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BOWEN
BRUCE HIGHWAY
12:34 PM 09/11/2009
Townsville to Bowen – Road repair and restoration works
Roadworks to repair and restore sections of the Bruce Highway between Townsville and Bowen that were
damaged by monsoonal rain and flooding earlier this year will commence on Monday 9 November. Works
will take place between 6.00am and 6.00pm. Traffic lights, traffic controllers, single lane closures and
speed restrictions will be used as required to manage traffic through the roadwork sites. Motorists travelling between Townsville and Bowen should expect minor delays and be aware of changed traffic conditions.
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GREENVALE
GREGORY DEVELOPMENTAL ROAD
10:38 AM 20/10/2009
Widening and stabilisation works and pavement restoration works are in progress on a number of sections of the Gregory Developmental Road, between Charters Towers and Greenvale. Sections are situated approximately:
- 6km north of Charters Towers
- 27km north of Charters Towers
- 45km north of Charters Towers
Traffic controllers, traffic lights and speed restrictions will be in place throughout these works areas, with signage in place to guide motorists through the works. Motorists should expect some delays when travelling through the works area.
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HOME HILL
BRUCE HIGHWAY
12:36 PM 09/11/2009
Burdekin River Bridge – Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Maintenance and rehabilitation works are under way on the Burdekin River Bridge between Ayr and Home
Hill. Single lane closures, traffic controllers and speed restrictions will be in place, at times. Motorists may experience some short delays.
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INGHAM
BRUCE HIGHWAY
11:39 AM 17/08/2009
The construction of overtaking lanes is continuing along the Bruce Highway north of Ingham at Damper Creek and south of Ingham at Easter Creek and Helen’s Hill. Speed restrictions of 60km/hr are in place during the day and at night the speed is 80km/hr. Lane closures will be in place and minor delays are expected. This project is expected to be completed mid November, weather permitting.
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MACKNADE
FARRELL DRIVE
12:39 PM 09/11/2009
Hinchinbrook
Herbert River Bridge – Bemerside Road
Essential repairs and maintenance works are continuing on the Herbert River Bridge over the Herbert River at Halifax. Traffic on the bridge is currently reduced to one lane, with traffic lights and speed restrictions in place. The scaffolding that had been recently erected under the bridge has now been removed and there are no further restrictions on boat access. Thank you to the community for their patience while the scaffolding was in place. Works will continue until the end of November, weather permitting.
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NORTH WARD
EYRE STREET
12:23 PM 09/11/2009
The roundabout is now operational. Motorists are reminded to give way to any vehicle on the roundabout.
Pedestrians and cyclists now have a designated pathway along the road side. Pedestrians and cyclists
are asked to cross at the ramps provided and give way to traffic. Cyclists are asked to use the pathway on
the roundabout.
Lane closures will be necessary during working hours to allow landscaping works to be completed safely
up to mid-November 2009.
Road closures and restrictions are in place on Oxley Street at St Josephs School and Eyre Street on the
existing road alignment. These areas are expected to be opened to motorists by mid-November 2009.
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OONOONBA
ABBOTT STREET
09:45 AM 04/09/2009
Construction works are continuing on the Abbott Street Deviation. Work to replace culverts under Oonoonba Road commenced Monday 12 October. This essential work requires the temporary closure of Oonoonba Road near the intersection of Abbott Street. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route.
Motorists are also reminded that River Boulevard is designated ‘Local Traffic Only’ and through
traffic should avoid using this road. Pedestrians on Oonoonba Road should take care to use the
designated pedestrian area. Pedestrian and bike access has now been moved from the northern side of
the road to the southern side and traffic controllers will be on site to assist pedestrians and construction traffic. The closure will continue for approximately 12 weeks, weather permitting.
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STUART
STUART DRIVE
11:54 AM 09/11/2009
Townsville Port Access Road - Traffic Switch
A traffic switch will occur on the Bruce Highway/Townsville Port Access Road intersection during the week beginning Monday 9 November. Two-way traffic will be switched from the current location on the future outbound lane to the future inbound lane for several days while asphalt and seal works are undertaken. The traffic will then be switched back for several days before reverting to the final two-way configuration once asphalt and seal works are complete. Motorists should be aware of changed traffic conditions at the:
- Jensen Street/Stuart Drive intersection, and
- the connector road intersection, 200 to 250 metres north of the railroad overpass Stuart Drive.
Motorists should also be aware of the heavy vehicle movements along Stuart Drive, the Bruce Highway near the Information Centre and Racecourse Road, Cluden. Motorists should also be aware of heavy vehicle movements near the corner of Boundary Street and Benwell Road, South Townsville. Cyclists shoud note that road shoulders have been narrowed due to construction barriers on the Bruce Highway and Stuart Drive. For the safety of motorists and workers, speed restrictions are in place throughout this project and motorists should take care when travelling through the works.