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A place where you can find and share events that are happening in the Hinchinbrook community.

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Current Roadworks

Please be advised that during this time the following guidelines will be in place: Council endeavours to keep residents up to date on current road conditions including during disaster and emergency situations and throughout planned works.

Whilst Council makes all efforts to ensure that information is accurate and up to date, this data is collated from a range of sources and all users should apply discretion and consider the relevance of this information in regards to their own particular circumstances. 

For weather-related road closures and warnings please visit the Local Road Conditions page.
Roadworks Information

The table below has information regarding roadworks which Council is undertaking including contact details if you require further information about the works listed.

Location Project Duration Comments

Waterfall Creek Bridge, El Alamein Road, Abergowrie

Bridge Replacement Program

Monday 17 July 2023 - Friday 15 December 2023, weather permitting

Please be advised that during this time the following guidelines will be in place:

  • During detour construction and bridge removal works a temporary road closure will be in place;
  • Traffic detour will be around Waterfall Creek Bridge, El Alamein Road via Tarakan Road and Tobruk Road;
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 40km/hour through work zones when established;
  • Ongoing works will occur between 6:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday;
  • Traffic control will be on site as required;
  • Workers and machinery will be in the vicinity of the works;
  • Single lane operations may occur;
  • Due to the nature of works, there may be increased noise and vibration during this time; and
  • Motorists are advised to drive safely to the conditions.

Should you require any further information or clarification concerning these works please contact Council on 4776 4706.

Covells and Golloglys Road, Gairloch

22NDM006 DRFA Betterment Works

Tuesday 21 March 2023 - Friday 22 September 2023, weather permitting

Please be advised that during this time the following guidelines will be in place:

  • The speed limit will be reduced to 40km/hour through work zones when established;
  • Ongoing works will occur between 6:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday;
  • Possible works could occur between 6:00am and 5:00pm, Saturday;
  • Traffic control will be on site as required;
  • Workers and machinery will be in the vicinity of the works;
  • Single lane operations may occur;
  • Due to the nature of works, there may be increased noise and vibration during this time; and
  • Motorists are advised to drive safely to the conditions.

Should you have any queries regarding these works, please contact Council's onsite Team Leader or by phoning 4776 4671.

Tokalon Road, Blackrock

23TID009 TIDS Tokalon Road

Monday 3 July 2023 - Friday 1 September 2023, weather permitting

Please be advised that during this time the following guidelines will be in place:

  • The speed limit will be reduced to 60km/hour through work zones when established;
  • Motorists are advised to drive safely to the conditions.

Should you have any queries regarding these works, please contact Council's onsite Team Leader or by phoning 4776 4671.

Wallaman Falls Road, Wallaman Falls

23TID006 TIDS Wallaman Falls

Monday 29 May 2023 - Thursday 31 August 2023, weather permitting

Please be advised that during this time the following guidelines will be in place:

  • The speed limit will be reduced to 40km/hour through work zones when established;
  • Ongoing works will occur between 7:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday;
  • Possible works could occur between 7:00am and 5:00pm, Saturday;
  • Traffic control will be on site as required;
  • Workers and machinery will be in the vicinity of the works;
  • Due to the nature of works, there may be increased noise and vibration during this time; and
  • Motorists are advised to drive safely to the conditions.

Should you have any queries regarding these works, please contact Council's onsite Team Leader or by phoning 4776 4671.

Hamleigh Road, Ingham

22NDM007 DRFA Betterment Works

Friday 9 June 2023 - Thursday 31 August 2023, weather permitting

Please be advised that during this time the following guidelines will be in place:

  • The speed limit will be reduced to 40km/hour through work zones when established;
  • Ongoing works will occur between 6:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday;
  • Possible works could occur between 6:00am and 5:00pm, Saturday;
  • Traffic control will be on site as required;
  • Workers and machinery will be in the vicinity of the works;
  • Single lane operations may occur;
  • Due to the nature of works, there may be increased noise and vibration during this time; and
  • Motorists are advised to drive safely to the conditions.

Should you have any queries regarding these works, please contact Council's onsite Team Leader or by phoning 4776 4671.

Capellaris Road, Blackrock

22NDM007 DRFA Betterment Works Friday 9 June 2023 - Thursday 31 August 2023, weather permitting

Please be advised that during this time the following guidelines will be in place:

  • The speed limit will be reduced to 40km/hour through work zones when established;
  • Ongoing works will occur between 6:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday;
  • Possible works could occur between 6:00am and 5:00pm, Saturday;
  • Traffic control will be on site as required;
  • Workers and machinery will be in the vicinity of the works;
  • Single lane operations may occur;
  • Due to the nature of works, there may be increased noise and vibration during this time; and
  • Motorists are advised to drive safely to the conditions.

Should you have any queries regarding these works, please contact Council's onsite Team Leader or by phoning 4776 4671.

Mount Fox Road, Mount Fox

Pavement Repair Works Tuesday 15 August 2023 - Friday 1 September 2023, weather permitting

Please be advised that during this time the following guidelines will be in place:

  • The speed limit will be reduced to 40km/hour through work zones when established;
  • Ongoing works will occur between 7:00am and 4:00pm, Monday to Friday;
  • Possible works could occur between 7:00am and 4:00pm, Saturday;
  • Traffic control will be on site as required;
  • Workers and machinery will be in the vicinity of the works;
  • Single lane operations may occur with possible delays; and
  • Motorists are advised to drive safely to the conditions.

Should you have any queries regarding these works, please contact Council's onsite Team Leader or by phoning 4776 4671.

Mill Road, Macknade

23TID016 TIDS Mill Road Corner Widening Tuesday 12 September 2023 - Friday 22 September 2023, weather permitting

Please be advised that during this time the following guidelines will be in place:

  • The speed limit will be reduced to 20km/hour through work zones;
  • Ongoing works will occur between 7:00am and 4:00pm, Monday to Friday;
  • Possible works could occur between 7:00am and 4:00pm, Saturday;
  • There will be machinery and workers on foot in the area;
  • Traffic control will be on site as required;
  • Single lane operations may occur;
  • Possible detour for heavy vehicles as per traffic guidance scheme;
  • Anticipation of minor traffic delays during works for local traffic;
  • Due to the nature of works there may be increased noise and vibration during this time; and
  • Motorists are advised to drive safely to the conditions.

Should you have any queries regarding these works, please contact Council's onsite Team Leader or by phoning 4776 4671.

To find out about roadworks or hazards on Queensland Government-controlled roads, contact the Department of Transport and Main Roads by phone 13 19 40, visit the 131940 website or follow @131940_fnnq Twitter feed.

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