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ACACIA RIDGE
BEAUDESERT ROAD
09:47 AM 16/07/2009
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is constructing the northern structure of the overpass on Beaudesert Rd. Work is scheduled to be completed mid 2010, weather permitting. Ongoing road work, drainage work and signalisation will be carried out in the vicinity of the intersection as work progresses. For more information on these works, please contact the project hotline on 1800 659 229.
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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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ARCHER RIVER
PENINSULA DEVELOPMENTAL ROAD
08:29 AM 30/10/2009
Flood damage repair works have commenced on the Peninsula Developmental Road at Merluna (110km south of Weipa). Expected completion mid December. Side tracks are in place and under the control of traffic controllers and/or traffic lights.
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ARCHER RIVER
PENINSULA DEVELOPMENTAL ROAD
08:26 AM 30/10/2009
Flood damage repairs have commence on the Peninsula Developmental Road at the Archer River Causeway (25km north of Coen). Expected completion mid December 2009. Side tracks are in place and under the control of traffic controllerws and/or traffic lights.
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BARCALDINE
CAPRICORN HIGHWAY
07:00 AM 05/10/2009
Roadworks have commenced around the Tree of Knowledge memorial on the Capricorn Highway. All eastbound traffic will be diverted via the current heavy vehicle detour through the railway reserve.
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BEENLEIGH
ACCESS ROAD
09:22 AM 20/11/2009
Scenic Rim -Beenleigh Connection Road (Boundary Street), Beenleigh
Work is underway on the upgrade of Beenleigh Connection Road, Beenleigh, replacing low level culverts with a new higher concrete bridge.
• All traffic has now been diverted onto the newly constructed side-track to allow bridge construction to continue.
• Work is being carried out Monday to Saturday, between 7.00am and 5.00pm.
• Speed limit has been reduced to 40 km/h through the work site.
• Pedestrian crossings have been relocated; drive carefully and be aware of students/residents crossing the road.
• Follow directions given by traffic controllers and/or variable message boards.
• Work is expected to be completed mid 2010, weather permitting.
Working hours
• Work is being carried out Monday to Saturday, between 7.00am and 5.00pm.
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BILYANA
BRUCE HIGHWAY
03:03 PM 14/10/2009
Road repair and restoration works north of Bilyana Rest Area at Bluff Rd are progressing with expected completion end of November 2009.
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BLACKSOIL
WARREGO HIGHWAY
09:00 AM 16/11/2009
Intersection improvement works are commencing at the Warrego Highway and Brisbane Valley Highway interchange at Blacksoil. The right-turn lane westbound from Warrego Highway onto Brisbane Valley Highway will be extended by 200 metres. Work will be carried out during daylight hours from Monday 16 November 2009 until late January 2010. For more information, please contact the Site Manager on 0418 762 527.
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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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BRISBANE CITY
CORONATION DRIVE
06:00 AM 07/10/2009
Major traffic changes will affect Coronation Drive between Cribb Street and Merivale Rail Bridge for maximum four month period from Sunday 1 November 2009. These major changes, in the area of the Go Between Bridge (formerly Hale Street Link), are essential to complete construction of the Coronation Drive overpass.
Traffic changes effective Sunday 1 November 2009 are:
• Outbound – Coronation Drive: traffic travelling through to Coronation Drive (towards Toowong) from the Riverside Expressway will now use lanes on the right-hand or northern side of Boomerang Street overpass. Lanes previously used will be diverted for overpass construction.
• Outbound – Boomerang Street overpass: traffic taking the Boomerang Street (northern suburbs) overpass from Riverside Expressway towards Inner City Bypass, will now need to be in the left-hand or riverside lane to access the overpass.
• Inbound – Coronation Drive: traffic will be reduced to two lanes between Cribb Street and the Merivale Rail Bridge.
Traffic changes will result in increased travel times on Coronation Drive (inbound), Milton Road (inbound), Hale Street (inbound), Riverside Expressway (inbound/westbound) and the surrounding road network.
Motorists are advised to:
Follow the signs
• Motorists are advise to slow down, follow signage, and take care when driving through the changed conditions.
Allow more time and consider alternatives.
• Significant peak hour delays will exist on Coronation Drive with day and night works required up to 7 days per week.
• Motorists are advised to allow more time for their journeys if travelling through the project between these dates.
• Motorists are advised to consider alternative routes and methods of travel.
For more information and to view detailed maps of the changes visit www.halestreetlink.com.au or phone 1800 HALE ST, on 1800 425 378).
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BRISBANE CITY
PACIFIC MOTORWAY
09:24 AM 16/07/2009
The Department of Transport and Main Roads will be conducting scheduled routine maintenance work along the Riverside Expressway until June 2012. Work will be carried out between 8.00pm and 5.00am mid week as required. Regular lane closures, traffic delays and detours are expected. Motorists will be advised of specific traffic changes prior to the commencement of work. They can also subscribe to regular maintenance updates by emailing rexmaintenance@mainroads.qld.gov.au. For further information please contact the Project Manager on 3137 3064
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BRISBANE CITY
HALE STREET
09:17 AM 16/07/2009
The two right turn lanes from Hale Street to Coronation Drive have been closed. They will be closed until completion of the Go Between Bridge (formerly the Hale St Link Bridge) in mid-2010. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes during the closure period. It is anticipated that the closure will cause moderate / significant delays. For more information on these works, please call the Project Hotline on 1800 425 378 or visit www.halestreetlink.com.au.
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BROOKFIELD
RAFTING GROUND ROAD
06:18 PM 20/11/2009
Brisbane City Council has commenced construction of the upgrade of the culvert under Rafting Ground Road at Brookfield (near Willunga Street) to improve the road's immunity to flooding and increase safety for all road users. The road will be closed to vehicles on Monday 16 November for approximately four months, weather and construction conditions permitting. Motorists will need to use alternative routes such as Moggill and Brookfield Roads. Barricaded access through the construction site for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders will be available at all times. Cyclists and horse riders are asked to dismount before travelling through this area. For more information on these works, please call 1800 199 757.
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CABOOLTURE
BRIBIE ISLAND ROAD
12:07 PM 03/09/2009
Works are occurring on Bribie Island Road, between the Bruce Highway and Old Torbul Point Road. Bribie Island Road is being duplicated to four lanes. For further information, please call the project team on 1800 146 988.
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CAMBROON
MALENY KENILWORTH ROAD
09:39 AM 16/07/2009
Roadworks are occurring along Maleny-Kenilworth Road at Fritz's Gully. The works will include a bridge replacement, road widening and overlay. The works will be undertaken between the hours of 7.00am to 5.00pm. Traffic controllers and speed reductions will be in place.
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CANNONVALE
SHUTE HARBOUR ROAD
09:47 AM 16/07/2009
Roadworks are occurring on Proserpine Shute Harbour Road between Stewart Drive and Beach Road in Cannonvale until late 2009. Changed traffic conditions, including single lane operation and reduced speed limits, are in place at this location. For further information on these works, please contact Mackay/Whitsunday region on 4951 8555.
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CAPALABA
MOUNT COTTON ROAD
04:14 PM 02/10/2009
Safety improvement works on Mount Cotton Road between Greenfield Road and Lyndon Road are being undertaken at Capalaba. Works commenced on 12 October 2009 and is expected to be completed by 31 March 2010, weather permitting. Works will take place between 6:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. For more information please contact the Project Manager on 3137 8359.
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CARDWELL
BRUCE HIGHWAY
11:41 AM 07/10/2009
Roadworks are occurring on the Bruce Highway, between Mullers Creek Bridge & Damper Creek. Expected completion is late December 2009
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CHANDLER
OLD CLEVELAND ROAD
06:17 PM 29/10/2009
Safety improvement works are being undertaken on Old Cleveland Road between Tilley Road and New Cleveland Road, Chandler. Works are scheduled to commence in early November 2009 until 30 June 2010, weather permitting. Works will be carried out between 6am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. For more information please contact the Project Manager on 3137 8454.
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CHANDLER
OLD CLEVELAND ROAD
09:41 AM 25/09/2009
Safety improvements works at Old Cleveland Road and Moreton Bay Road between Archer Street and Mount Cotton Road are being undertaken at Chandler and Capalaba West. Work commenced Wednesday 16 September 2009, with scheduled completion by late December 2009, weather permitting. Works will be carried out inbound nightly from 7pm to 5am, with outbound works from 8pm to 6am. For more information please contact the Site Manager on 0400 218 291.
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CLEVELAND
BLOOMFIELD STREET
02:36 AM 03/09/2009
Safety improvement works at Bloomfield Street, South Street, and Cleveland-Redland Bay Road intersection will be carried out from late August 2009 until late November 2009, weather permitting. Works will be carried out between 7pm and 6am, Monday to Friday with some day works between 6am and 4pm. For more information please contact the Project Manager on 3137 8454.
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CLONTARF
HORNIBROOK ESPLANADE
08:00 AM 19/11/2009
Hornibrook Esplanade and Elizabeth Avenue at Clontarf
Roadworks will be occurring overnight from Sunday 22 November to Thursday 26 November, weather permitting. These works are being carried out at night to minimise impacts on local traffic and businesses. Access to the following local streets and properties will be disrupted intermittently for short periods on 22 November after 1pm, and from 23 to 25 November after 10pm:
~ Haysmouth Parade;
~ Handsworth Street;
~ Residential and business properties on Elizabeth Avenue between Haysouth Parade and Angus Street; and
~ Residential and business properties on Hornibrook Esplanade between Elizabeth Avenue and Angus Street.
For more information please call 1800 626 976.
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CLONTARF
HORNIBROOK ESPLANADE
09:46 AM 25/09/2009
Traffic conditions have changed on the Hornibrook Esplanade at Clontarf. Access to the northern carpark of the old Hornibrook Bridge will be closed to all traffic. Alternative parking may be available along Hornibrook Esplanade. All traffic changes and detours will be clearly signed. For more information please contact 1800 626 976.
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CLONTARF
HOUGHTON HIGHWAY
09:14 AM 16/07/2009
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is continuing work on the Houghton Highway Duplication Project at Clontarf Point. Intermittent lane closures are planned in non-peak periods. Further details will be provided prior to any lane closures. The new bridge is expected to be opened to traffic mid 2010 and all project activities are scheduled to be completed by mid 2011, weather permitting. For more information, please call 0418 785 370
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COEN
PENINSULA DEVELOPMENTAL ROAD
05:15 PM 29/09/2009
Flood damage repair works at Wolverton Station are progressing with expected completion mid December 2009. Traffic reduced to one lane and under traffic control. Minor traffic delays expected
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COLLEGE VIEW
WARREGO HIGHWAY
04:59 PM 02/10/2009
Safety improvement works at the intersection of the Warrego Highway and Villis Road are being undertaken at College View. Works commenced on 5 October 2009 and will be carried out until 4 December 2009, weather permitting. Works will take place between 6am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. For more information please contact the Project Manager on 3137 8116.
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COOKTOWN
ENDEAVOUR VALLEY ROAD
09:00 AM 17/08/2009
Works on a new bridge over the Endeavour River at Marton is currently occurring, expected completion end January 2010. The existing bridge will be open to traffic while the new bridge is being built, however traffic delays of up to 15 minutes are expected
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COOMERA
PACIFIC MOTORWAY
10:10 PM 21/11/2009
Gold Coast - Pacific Motorway
(Exit 54)-Coomera Interchange
Construction of a new link road, which will connect the northbound off-ramp to Abraham Road, just south of the BP service centre is underway. A new signalised intersection will be installed where the link road meets Abraham Road.
• A slip lane is being constructed on Abraham Road to avoid the Days Road roundabout.
• Earthworks are underway, adjacent to Abraham Road and near the Days Road roundabout, for construction of the slip lane into Days Road.
• Work is also underway for construction of the link road, south of the BP service centre.
Working hours
Work hours during the construction phase will be Monday to Saturday from 7am to 5pm.
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CREMORNE
BARNES CREEK ROAD
09:44 AM 16/07/2009
Roadworks are occurring on the Forgan Bridge on Mackay Slade Point Road and Barnes Creek Road from River Street to Palmer Street in Mackay until the completion of the project in mid to late 2011. Changed traffic conditions are in place on Evans Avenue and at the Kooyong intersection in North Mackay and in the city heart precinct. Motorists are asked to heed instructions from traffic controllers and obey reduced speed limits. For further information on these works, please contact Mackay/Whitsunday region on 4951 8555.
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DARRA
CENTENARY HIGHWAY
05:00 AM 23/11/2009
Darra
Centenary Highway Interchange
A new permanent exit ramp has opened for motorists travelling from the Centenary Highway southbound to the Ipswich Motorway westbound (towards Ipswich or Toowoomba). Motorists taking the Ipswich/Toowoomba exit from the Centenary Highway southbound now need to move to the right-hand lane when approaching the Centenary Highway Interchange to access the new ramp. Signage is in place to direct motorists. For further information contact the project team on 1800 605 410.
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DJARAWONG
BRUCE HIGHWAY
04:15 PM 12/10/2009
Road repair and restoration works from East Feluga Road to Djarawong Road are in their final stages with expected completion early November 2009.
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EARLVILLE
MULGRAVE ROAD
02:04 PM 08/10/2009
Works are progressing at the intersections of Mulgrave Rd and Barr St, and Mulgrave Rd and Balaclave Rd to upgrade pedestrian facilities. Expected completion end of December 2009.
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EIGHT MILE PLAINS
MILES PLATTING ROAD
09:48 AM 25/09/2009
Main Roads is extending the existing Pacific Motorway Bikeway from Miles Platting Road to the Logan Road Exit 14 from the motorway northbound at Eight Mile Plains. Works commenced on Monday 3 August, 2009 and are expected to be completed by late February 2010. Works will be carried out Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm. Some night works will be necessary from 8pm to 5am, Monday to Friday. Minor delays can be expected due to lane closures and reduced speed limits through the work site on the Pacific Motorway. For more information phone the Project Manager on 3137 8367.
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EL ARISH
BRUCE HIGHWAY
01:51 PM 14/10/2009
Construction of overtaking lanes at Bells Creek (north of El Arish) are occurring. Minor traffic delays can be expected. For further information on these works, please contact Julie-anne Whiteside on 07 4050 5495.
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ETON
PEAK DOWNS HIGHWAY
09:42 AM 16/07/2009
Roadworks are occurring on the Peak Downs Highway west of Eton between Elvins Road and Burgess Lane until early-November 2009. Vehicle restrictions will be in place during the construction period. Motorists can expect delays of up to 10 minutes. For further information on these works, please contact Mackay/Whitsunday region on 4951 8555.
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EUTHULLA
ROMA TAROOM ROAD
09:46 AM 16/07/2009
Roadworks are occurring along sections of Roma Taroom Road at the following locations. Widening works to the existing road 26km - 34km north east from the Roma turnoff. Construction of unsealed road 81km - 85km north east from the Roma turnoff. Delays of up to 10 minutes can be expected at the site. Reduced speed limits are also in place.
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FITZGERALD CREEK
BRUCE HIGHWAY
05:25 PM 21/09/2009
Drainage and road improvement works are occurring on the Bruce Highway north of Innisfail between Johnstone River Bridge and Victory Creek Rd with expected completion late December 2009. Traffic will be diverted to a side track with traffic lights through the worksite. For further information on these works, please contact Peter Parkes on 07 4050 5493.
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GATTON
GATTON HELIDON ROAD
06:31 AM 25/09/2009
Safety improvement works at the intersection of Gatton-Helidon Road and Clear Street are being undertaken at Gatton. Works are scheduled to commence on 29 September 2009 and are expected to be competed by late November 2009, weather permitting. Works will take place between 6am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. For more information please contact the Project Manager on 3347 5256.
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GOOLMAN
BANDS ROAD
12:00 AM 19/10/2009
Safety improvement works are being undertaken at the intersection of Ipswich-Boonah Road and Bands Road at Goolman. Works are scheduled to commence on 19 October 2009 until 30 April 2010, weather permitting. Works will be carried out between 6am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. For more information please contact the Project Manager on 3137 3069.
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GOONDI BEND
BRUCE HIGHWAY
01:57 PM 28/10/2009
Night works have been delayed due to wet weather. Due to restart early November 2009. For further information on these works, please contact Peter Parkes on 07 4050 5493.
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GORDONVALE
RIVERSTONE ROAD
05:22 PM 21/09/2009
Works are occurring at Hemmings Creek Culvert located under Riverstone road, leading to the Gillies Highway. The road is reduced to one lane with a speed limit of 40km/h through the work site. To avoid delays, local residents are urged to use existing alternative routes. Works are due to be completed by mid November 2009
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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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GYMPIE
BRUCE HIGHWAY
08:34 AM 14/10/2009
The Normanby Bridge section of the Gympie-Brooloo Road is closed to all traffic. From 14/10/09 a detour will be in place where all Bruce Highway traffic will be diverted via the on and off-ramps. This is to allow for the demolition and reconstruction of the Normanby Bridge. Expected completion is mid-December 2009.
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GYMPIE
BRUCE HIGHWAY
02:31 PM 13/08/2009
The 4-laning upgrade of the Bruce Highway is underway, between Channon St and Pine St in Gympie. These works include the installation of traffic signals at Jane St and Cross St; and the upgrade of the signals at Pine St. For further information please call 5482 0333.
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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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HOPE ISLAND
HOPE ISLAND ROAD
01:17 PM 23/11/2009
GOLD COAST - Boykambil Bridge, Hope Island - Monday 23 November until Friday 27 November 2009 - 7am til 5pm
Due to resurfacing on Boykambil Bridge:
One lane only will be open to traffic at all times.
Oxley Drive, Paradise Point - Monday 23 November 2009 until further notice
There will be NO PARKING on Oxley Drive from Coombabah Creek to Columbus Drive
Both north and southbound traffic will be switched to the northbound lanes
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HOPE ISLAND
HOPE ISLAND ROAD
10:09 PM 21/11/2009
Gold Coast - Hope Island Road duplication, Hope Island
Construction on the duplication from Cova Boulevard to Boykambil Esplanade is progressing along the entire length of the project.
• Asphalt resurfacing on Boykambil Bridge will start on Monday 23 November.
• One lane in each direction will be open to traffic at all times.
• The northern side of Crescent Avenue at the intersection of Hope Island Road will remain closed
for about another week while traffic signals are installed.
• Crescent Avenue motorists and residents can access Hope Island Road using the newly opened service road or by using Boykambil Esplanade.
Working hours
Work has been scheduled from 7am until 5pm Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 November and from 9am until 3pm Wednesday 25, Thursday 26 and Friday 27 November.
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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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INJUNE
CARNARVON HIGHWAY
09:43 AM 16/07/2009
Roadworks for culvert installations are occurring along the Carnarvon Highway between Injune and Rolleston approximately 20kms north of Injune. All traffic is being diverted to a temporary sidetrack during works. A reduced speed limit is in place.
All rest areas located 20km to 30km North of Injune are closed to the public for the duration of these roadworks.
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KEDRON
GYMPIE ROAD
08:19 AM 12/10/2009
From Tuesday 13 October 2009 for approximately fourteen months, southbound Gympie Road will be reduced to two lanes from Somerset Road to Leckie Road. For further information visit. www.brisconnections.com.au or phone 1800 721 783.
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KENMORE
MOGGILL ROAD
06:51 PM 28/09/2009
A multi-lane school zone trial is being conducted between Our Lady of the Rosary and the Kenmore Roundabout on Moggill Road in Kenmore. The trial is scheduled to commence on 5 October 2009 and will run for at least three months. The speed limit will be reduced from 60km/h to 40km/h, between the hours of 7-9am and 2-4pm, Monday to Friday during school term.
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KOGAN
KOGAN CONDAMINE ROAD
03:30 AM 23/11/2009
The Department of Transport and Main Roads will commence replacement of an existing culvert, located 38km west from Kogan, along Kogan-Condamine Road, on Monday 23 November 2009.
Kogan-Condamine Road will be closed at this location for the safety of all road users from 23 to 25 November 2009 to facilitate the demolition and replacement of the culvert.
These urgent works involve removing the existing timber culvert and installing a concrete box culvert.
The work will commence Monday, 23 November 2009 with the road being closed from 3.30am. The road should be re-opened by 25 November 2009, weather permitting.
Variable Message Signs have been placed at strategic locations to provide advanced notice to motorists about the proposed works and closure of this section of Kogan-Condamine Road.
In addition, the department will take this opportunity to rehabilitate another culvert, located approximately 39km west from Kogan along Kogan-Condamine Road. It is intended this work will be carried out one lane at a time and we anticipate that one lane will remain open at all times. Traffic control will be in place to minimise traffic delays and keep traffic flowing through the work site.
We thank you in anticipation for your patience and understanding during the delivery of these important works to improve the safety of this section of Kogan-Condamine Road and apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause.
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LABRADOR
BRISBANE ROAD
10:08 PM 21/11/2009
Gold Coast - Gold Coast Highway, Labrador Stage 3
Stage 3 will widen the Gold Coast Highway between Middle Street and Harley Street. Works are well advanced and progressing west along Gold Coast Highway (Brisbane Road).
• Service relocations are continuing.
• Vehicle and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
• The water and sewer contractor will start on Monday from Broad Street.
Working hours
Working hours will be 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.
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LABRADOR
FRANK STREET
10:07 PM 21/11/2009
Gold Coast Highway, Labrador
Stage 2
Construction of stage 2 will widen the Gold Coast Highway between Robert Street and Broad Street, and should be completed by late 2009.
• Northbound and southbound traffic between Broad and Central streets will be running in the centre lanes to allow work on footpaths and driveways. Occasional daily switches into outer lanes will occur during the week to allow work in the centre median.
• Southbound and northbound traffic can now turn right at Whiting Street.
• Southbound traffic only will be able to turn right at Central Street.
• Traffic has been switched to the eastern side of the Gold Coast Highway between Robert Street and Central Street until end November 2009.
• Access to and from Bradford Street will be closed at the Gold Coast Highway to continue with asphalt works.
• Detour via Central Street or Robert Street.
• This closure will be in place until late November.
• From Friday 27 November to Friday 4 December, final layer of asphalt will start. Short delays can be expected during this operation and frequent changes will occur during the week.
Working hours
Work is being carried out Monday to Saturday, between 7am and 5pm.
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LAURA
PENINSULA DEVELOPMENTAL ROAD
08:22 AM 30/10/2009
Flood damage repair works have commenced on the Peninsula Developmental Road at Sandy Creek (7km north of Laura) and Lakes Creek (42km north of Laura). Expected completion mid December 2009. One and two lane side tracks are in place and under the control of traffic controllers and/or traffic lights.
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LITTLE MULGRAVE
GORDONVALE ATHERTON ROAD
02:55 PM 20/10/2009
Resurfacing of the Gillies Range from the bottom of the range to Heales Lookout are progressing on various sections with expected completion mid Novembers 2009. Traffic will be under traffic control between 8.00am to 5.00pm.
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LUTWYCHE
LUTWYCHE ROAD
11:05 AM 26/07/2009
Changed traffic conditions are now in place on Lutwyche Rd from Isedale Street and Kedron Park Road with Lutwyche Road in a new alignment. For further information visit www.brisconnections.com.au or phone 1800 721 783.
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MACKAY
BRUCE HIGHWAY
03:36 PM 18/09/2009
The annual reseal programme is currently underway on various sections of both the national and state-controlled road networks, including the Bruce Highway, throughout the Mackay/Whitsunday Region until mid-December 2009. Work will take place between 6am and 6pm. Traffic controllers will be in place during working hours and motorists can expect some delays. For further information on these works, please contact Mackay/Whitsunday Region on 4951 8555.
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MACKAY
BRUCE HIGHWAY
09:37 AM 16/07/2009
Roadworks are occurring on the Bruce Highway between Boundary Road and Farrellys Lane on the southern approaches to Mackay until late 2009. Changed traffic conditions and speed restrictions are in place at this location. For further information on these works, please contact Mackay/Whitsunday region on 4951 8555.
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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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MALANDA
MALANDA ATHERTON ROAD
11:55 AM 27/08/2009
Drainage and road improvement works near the Nicholas Ck Bridge (about 6km from Malanda) have started with expected completion end November 2009.
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MAREEBA
KENNEDY HIGHWAY
03:42 PM 01/10/2009
Embankment stabilisation works are progressing with expected completion early November 2009. Minor traffic delays can be expected.
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MERIDAN PLAINS
STEVE IRWIN WAY
12:00 PM 03/09/2009
Roadworks continue on Steve Irwin Way, between the Bruce Highway and Mooloolah Connection Road. These works include the duplication of Steve Irwin Way and the installation of traffic signals at numerous locations. Construction works may occur 24 hours a day.
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MILLAA MILLAA
PALMERSTON HIGHWAY
05:21 PM 07/09/2009
Flood damage repair works on the Palmerston Highway between Brooks Road and Millaa Millaa are progressing with expected completion end November 2009
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MINDEN
WARREGO HIGHWAY
06:10 PM 29/10/2009
Safety improvement works are being undertaken at the intersection of the Warrego Highway, Lowood-Minden Road and Tellegalla Road at Minden. Works are scheduled to commence on 2 November 2009 until 30 April 2010, weather permitting. Works will be carried out between 6am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. For more information please contact the Project Manager on (07)3137 3069
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MINNAMOOLKA
KENNEDY DEVELOPMENTAL ROAD
07:30 AM 30/10/2009
Flood damage restoration and upgrade works have commenced on the Kennedy Developmental Road south of the Three Ways with expected completion early February 2010. Traffic delays at each worksite are expeced with an increase in heavy vehicles.
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MOOMIN
ATHERTON HERBERTON ROAD
02:24 PM 28/10/2009
Roadworks are occurring on the Herberton Range with expected completion end of November 2009. Traffic reduced to one lane under traffic control. Expected delays up to 15 minutes
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MOUNT COTTON
MOUNT COTTON ROAD
05:07 PM 02/10/2009
Safety improvement works at the intersection of Mount Cotton Road and Hillview Road are being undertaken in Mount Cotton. Works are scheduled to commence in mid October 2009 until end of February 2010, weather permitting. Works will take place between 6am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Some night works may also be required between 7pm and 5am, as well as some weekend works between 6am and 4pm. For more information please contact the Project Manager on 3137 8437.
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MOUNT GARNET
KENNEDY HIGHWAY
06:00 AM 03/08/2009
Road improvement works are progressing with expected completion end November 2009. Works will be carried out between 6.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday with traffic reduced to one lane and under traffic control. A speed limit of 40km will apply with traffic delays expected. For further information on these works, please contact Sid Amarille on Ph: 40505597.
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MOUNT SURPRISE
GULF DEVELOPMENTAL ROAD
03:55 PM 29/09/2009
Road improvement works between Mt Surprise and The Lynd (Three Ways) are progressing with expected completion in late December 2009. Minor traffic delays can be expected.
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MUDGEERABA
PACIFIC HIGHWAY
10:11 PM 21/11/2009
Gold Coast - Pacific Motorway (Exit 79)-
Mudgeeraba Interchange
• Highfield Drive and southbound off-ramp - changed traffic conditions approaching the
roundabout may cause some delays.
• Motorists are asked to take care in the changed conditions.
• Police radar speed cameras are often operating at this interchange and drivers are advised to observe posted speed limits.
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NAMBOUR
MAPLETON ROAD
09:23 AM 16/07/2009
Reduced speed limits will be in place in both directions along Mapleton Road (Nambour-Mapleton Road) between Image Flat Road and Webster Road. These reductions are in connection with construction vehicles loading, unloading, entering and exiting adjacent Nambour Hospital construction site.
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NERANG
SOUTHPORT NERANG ROAD
10:09 PM 21/11/2009
Gold Coast - Southport-Nerang Road/North Street, Nerang -Intersection Upgrade
These works will realign the left turn lane from North Street into Southport–Nerang Road to improve site visibility and reduce vehicle speeds at the intersection. This project also involves reconstruction of the left-turn lane from Southport–Nerang Road into North Street.
• Work should be finished by the end of December.
• One westbound lane on North Street will be partially closed to allow two-way traffic past the work zone.
• Pedestrians can cross Southport–Nerang Road via the pedestrian overpass near Nerang State School.
• Heavy vehicles must detour via Price Street during these works.
Working hours
Hours of work are from 6am to 6pm.
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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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PARADISE POINT
OXLEY DRIVE
10:10 PM 21/11/2009
Gold Coast - Hope Island Road duplication,
Paradise Point
Construction to widen Hope Island Road (Oxley Drive) to four lanes between Coombabah Creek and Columbus Drive, Paradise Point will start next week.
• Traffic will be switched between the northbound and southbound lanes as work progresses.
• Two lanes of traffic will be open on Hope Island Road (Oxley Drive) at all times.
• On-street parking will be temporarily removed between Coombabah Creek and Sundown Drive.
Working hours
Work hours during construction will be Monday to Saturday from 7am to 5pm.
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PARK RIDGE SOUTH
MOUNT LINDESAY HIGHWAY
09:24 AM 20/11/2009
Scenic Rim - Mount Lindesay Highway Upgrade, Park Ridge
Construction is ongoing on stage 2 of the Mount Lindesay Highway Upgrade. Final project completion is scheduled for early December 2009, weather permitting. Access points on and off the highway have changed.
• Kantenna Street will re-open on to the eastern service road via a roundabout.
• A new off-ramp exiting the highway approaching Kantenna Street and entering the eastern service road at the Kantenna Street roundabout will also open to motorists.
• The temporary access to the Mount Lindesay Highway from the eastern link road will be closed.
• There will continue to be some lane closures in place until all works, including the completion of northbound lanes, are completed.
• Traffic changes will be clearly signed and every effort will be made to keep disruptions to a minimum.
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PEAK CROSSING
IPSWICH BOONAH ROAD
12:01 AM 12/10/2009
Safety improvement works are being undertaken on the whole section of Ipswich-Boonah Road at Deebing Heights, Purga, Goolman and Peak Crossing. Works commenced on 12 October 2009 and will be carried out until mid 2010, weather permitting. Works will be carried out between 6am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. For more information please contact the Project Manager on (07) 3137 3069.
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RICHLANDS
GARDEN ROAD
10:46 PM 23/11/2009
From Monday, 30 November 2009, works to upgrade Garden Rd southbound lane will start. During the upgrade, traffic heading towards Forest Lake will realign onto a new section of Garden Rd. Major changes over the coming week include: Garden Rd offramp temporarily closed over three nights from Monday, 30 until Wednesday, 2 December 2009 between 8pm and 5am (conditions permitting). Traffic will detour via the newly reopened Kelliher Road off-ramp(refer to detour map). Access to Pine Road from Garden Rd will be closed from 30 November 2009 until 2 December 2009. Traffic will detour via Archerfield and Progress Roads, Richlands. For more information about the scheduled works, contact the project team on freecall 1800887464, email info@horizon.incite.com.au or visit www.qr.com.au/seqip/projects/springfield. or www.131940.com.au
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RIVERVIEW
TESSMAN STREET
06:15 PM 06/11/2009
Riverview - Tessman Street on-ramp to the Ipswich Motorway (eastbound)
At Riverview, Tessman Street on-ramp to the Ipswich Motorway (Brisbane bound) will change on Wednesday 11 November 2009. Motorists from Riverview travelling to the Ipswich Motorway (Brisbane bound) will need to access the motorway via McEwan Street and Station Road. Traffic signage is in place to direct motorists. Work is subject to weather and construction conditions. For further information contact the project team on 1800 465 682.
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ROBINA
BERMUDA STREET
10:08 PM 21/11/2009
Gold Coast - Southport–Burleigh Road
(Bermuda Street), Robina
The second stage of asphalt resurfacing on Bermuda Street is being carried out to replace the worn road surface between Lakeview Boulevard and Cottesloe Drive.
• Work will take about three months to complete.
• One lane in each direction will be open to traffic at all times.
Working hours
Southbound lanes will be resurfaced between 6am and 3pm. Northbound lanes will be resurfaced between 9am and 6pm.
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RUNNING CREEK
RUNNING CREEK ROAD
09:29 AM 20/11/2009
Scenic Rim - Running Creek Road, Running Creek
• Construction on the new Taaffe Bridge (crossing number 6) on Running Creek Road is progressing well.
• The bridge construction is expected to be completed by late 2009, however the bridge will not be opened to traffic until early 2010 once safety measures, including guardrail are installed.
• The temporary crossing will be removed once the new bridge is opened to traffic.
Working hours
• Working hours are 6.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Sunday, with traffic disruption kept to a minimum, however intermittent delays may occur.
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SEAFORTH
YAKAPARI SEAFORTH ROAD
03:32 PM 18/09/2009
Roadworks are occurring on Yakapari-Seaforth Road from Yakapari-Habana Road intersection to McKinley Creek until early 2010. Work will take place between 6am and 6pm. Traffic controllers are in place during working hours and motorists can expect delays. For further information on these works, please contact Mackay/Whitsunday Region on 4951 8555.
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SIPPY DOWNS
SUNSHINE MOTORWAY
07:47 PM 23/11/2009
Roadworks this evening on the Sunshine Motorway affecting eastbound traffic between Sippy Downs and the Kawana Way overpass between 7:00pm and 5:00am. The fast lane will be closed with speed reductions.
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SOUTH BRISBANE
MERIVALE STREET
08:52 AM 16/07/2009
From Monday 4 May the following traffic conditions will be in place in South Brisbane area:
- Merivale Street will become one way southbound from Montague Road (towards Vulture Street).
- Peel Street will become two way between Cordelia and Merivale Street.
- No right turn or left turn from Peel Street to Merivale Street (towards Montague Road).
- Motorists travelling from Grey Street (William Jolly Bridge) along Peel Street can access Montague Road via a new dedicated right turn into Cordelia Street or alternatively via the left turn into Little Stanley Street.
- No right turn from Peel Street to Merivale Street (towards Vulture Street).
- Temporary no left turn from Cordelia Street to Peel Street- motorists can access Peel Street via Cordelia Street then Boundary Street.
- Alternative route to Montague Road use left turn off the William Jolly Bridge.
For more information on these traffic changes, please call the Hale Street Link Bridge Project Hotline on 1800 425 378.
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STANTHORPE
NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY
01:04 PM 20/08/2009
Safety improvements on the New England Highway between Warwick and Wallangarra will occur from mid August to Mid December 2009. Minor traffic disruptions will occur while guardrail is installed along many sections of the highway.
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STRATFORD
CAPTAIN COOK HIGHWAY
01:11 PM 15/09/2009
Intersection upgrade works are progressing at the Arnold St (West) intersection, with expected completion end November 2009. Minor traffic delays can be expected.
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STRATHPINE
GYMPIE ROAD
03:18 PM 20/10/2009
Improvement works are commencing on Gympie Road from the South Pine River to Paisley Park at Strathpine and from Dianne Street to Wyllie Park at Lawnton. Work commences from Sunday 25 October 2009, with expected completion 15 January 2010, weather permitting. Works will be carried out Sunday to Thursday from 7pm to 5am. For more information please contact the Site Manager on 0447 533 468.
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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.
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TIVOLI
WARREGO HIGHWAY
06:00 AM 12/10/2009
Safety improvement works are being undertaken on the Warrego Highway between the Mt Crosby Overpass and Kholo Road Overpass at North Tivoli, Tivoli, North Ipswich and Brassall. Works will be carried out between 6am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. For more information please contact the Project Manager on (07) 3137 8116
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VARSITY LAKES
PACIFIC HIGHWAY
10:12 PM 21/11/2009
Gold Coast - Pacific Motorway (Exit 85)-
Varsity Lakes Interchange
• Exit 85 off ramp – The off-ramp and Gemvale Road overpass will be closed this weekend from 8pm Friday night to 5am Monday. Motorway traffic will be directed to exits 82, 85A and 87.
• Eastbound traffic from Gemvale Road and Old Coach Road will be detoured via Robina over the weekend.
• Exit 85 – the southbound on-ramp will be closed for several weeks and traffic heading south onto the motorway will detour along Reedy Creek Road and Bermuda Street. The on-ramp should be
reopened before Christmas.
• From Monday traffic will drive on the new section of the Exit 85 off-ramp. Traffic controllers will direct motorists through the new intersection until the new traffic lights are commissioned.
• Scottsdale Drive – On Tuesday and Wednesday the two kerbside lanes will be closed east and west bound for pavement work between the traffic lights at Ambassador Drive and the motorway.
• Old Coach Road near Woodland Drive – some service relocation work will require traffic controllers and stop/go signs.
Working hours
Varied according to location.
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WACOL
IPSWICH MOTORWAY
08:02 AM 16/07/2009
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is upgrading the Ipswich Motorway, Wacol. Traffic travelling eastbound on the Ipswich Motorway will be diverted onto a new roadway until late 2009, weather permitting. The diversion will begin on the eastern side of the Progress Road interchange and will rejoin the existing Ipswich Motorway at Bullockhead Creek, west of the Centenary Highway Interchange. For further information please call the Wacol to Darra Team on 1800 605 410.
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WARWICK
ACACIA AVENUE
08:44 AM 13/11/2009
Acacia Avenue is now one-way. Motorists can only access Acacia Avenue via Percy Street.
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WARWICK
WOOD STREET
08:35 AM 13/11/2009
The southern side of Wood Street is closed to traffic and as a result, traffic is now diverted onto the northern side of Wood Street.
For businesses on the southern side of Wood Street, a local access lane will be provided.
Lanes on Palmerin Street south will be moved across to accommodate for the local access lanes and access to Wood Street.
Traffic changes will be in place until excavation works have finished on the southern side of Wood Street.
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WATERFORD
WATERFORD TAMBORINE ROAD
09:27 AM 20/11/2009
Scenic Rim - Waterford–Tamborine Road (Plunkett Road to Yore Road)
Work is underway on the realignment of Waterford-Tamborine Road between Plunkett and Yore Roads.
• Work is currently being carried out adjacent to the current road alignment.
• The posted speed limit has been reduced to 60 km/h in some locations for the safety of the public due to heavy vehicles entering and exiting the worksite
• Motorists are asked to drive carefully, follow roadwork signage and be aware of changed conditions during construction.
Working hours
• Working hours will be 7.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Saturday.
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WEST END
RIVERSIDE DRIVE
07:55 AM 16/07/2009
Riverside Drive will be closed between Bouquet Street and Merivale Rail Bridge until June 2010. There will also be lane closures due to roadworks on Montague Road, Merivale Street, Cordelia Street and Boundary Street until July 2010. For further information please contact the Hale Street Link Alliance on 1800 425 378.
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WESTCOURT
MULGRAVE ROAD
02:43 PM 27/10/2009
Roadworks are occurring on Mulgrave Rd inbound from Lyons St to Brown St at Westcourt from 02 November with expected completion early December 2009. Works will be carried out between 6am-6pm, Monday to Saturday. For further information on these works, please contact Joerg Schiemann on 40505589.
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WINDSOR
TRURO STREET
07:54 AM 16/07/2009
From November 2008, changed traffic conditions at Truro Street, Windsor will be in place to assist construction of the Airport Link and Northern Bus way (Windsor to Kedron) Projects. The two existing southbound lanes of traffic on Lutwyche Road from Chalk Street will be continued 150 metres south on Truro Street between Stoneleigh Street and Annie Street. The T3 transit lane will be relocated to commence 100 metres south of Albion Road intersection, Windsor. These changed traffic conditions will be in place for the duration of the project (mid 2012). Upon the project's completion Truro Street will form part of the Northern Busway with a provision for local traffic accessing Stoneleigh, Ada, Annie and Fosbery Streets, Windsor. For further information visit www.brisconnections.com.au or phone 1800 721 783
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WOOMBYE
BRUCE HIGHWAY
08:45 AM 15/09/2009
Pavement rehabilition works continue on the Bruce Highway between Woombye and Rosemount. Works will be undertaken at night, when northbound traffic will be diverted onto the southbound carraigeway via a temporary crossover. Southbound traffic will be merged to one lane. This two-way arrangement will occur at selected locations between 6pm and 6am from Sunday to Friday. For further information please call 5482 0333.
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YAMANTO
WARWICK ROAD
05:26 PM 02/10/2009
Safety improvement works at the intersection of Warwick Road, Ash Street and Saleyard Road are being undertaken at Yamanto. Works are scheduled for 5 October 2009 until the end of November 2009, weather permitting. Works will take place between 6am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. For more information please contact the Project Manager on 3137 8437.