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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

Orient Road

Priority Roads, Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets - DRFA Program

Monday 16 June 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025, weather permitting

During this time, the following guidelines will be in place:

  • The speed limit may be reduced to 40km/hour through the work zones;
  • Traffic control will be on site as required;
  • There will be machinery and workers on foot in the work area;
  • Ongoing works will occur between 6.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday;
  • Possible works may occur between 7.00am and 5.00pm, Saturday;
  • 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 Project Support Officer or by phoning 4776 4706.

Altofts Road, Amisanos Road, Blue Butterfly Road, Boards Road, Catherina Creek Road, Christies Road, Finlaysons Road, Kangaroo Street, Kemps Road, Lions Lookout Road and Seymour Road 

Northeast Unsealed Roads - Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets - DRFA Program

Tuesday 16 September to Friday 31 October 2025, weather permitting

During this time, the following guidelines will be in place:

  • The speed limit may be reduced to 40km/hour through the work zones;
  • Traffic control will be on site as required;
  • There will be machinery and workers on foot in the work area;
  • Ongoing works will occur between 6.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday;
  • Possible works may occur between 7.00am and 5.00pm, Saturday;
  • 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 Project Support Officer or by phoning 4776 4706.

Mount Fox Road

Mount Fox Road Sealed Sections - Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets - DRFA Program

Wednesday 13 August 2025 to Friday 28 November 2025, weather permitting

During this time, the following guidelines will be in place:

  • The speed limit may be reduced to 40km/hour through the work zones;
  • Traffic control will be on site as required;
  • There will be machinery and workers on foot in the work area;
  • Ongoing works will occur between 6.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday;
  • Possible works may occur between 7.00am and 5.00pm, Saturday;
  • 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 Project Support Officer or by phoning 4776 4706.

Lucinda Foreshore

Lucinda Foreshore Vegetation Management Works

Tuesday 7 October to Friday 7 November, weather permitting

During this time, the following guidelines will be in place:

  • Sections of walking tracks between Borello Park and Johnson Park may be temporarily closed during working hours in areas adjacent to active work zones;
  • There will be machinery and workers on foot in the work area;
  • Ongoing works will occur between 6.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday;
  • Possible works may occur between 7.00am and 5.00pm, Saturday; and
  • Due to the nature of works there may be increased noise and vibration during this time.

Should you have any queries regarding these works, please contact Council's Project Support Officer or by phoning 4776 4706.

Allens Road, Benyons Road, Bloodwood Road, Bogottos Road, Butlers Road, Cavallaros Road, Cazzulino Road, Cristaldis Road, Di Bellas Road, Exelbys Road, Furber Road, Grants Road, Harragon Road, Hobbs Road, Knuckledown Road, Laffys Road, Lagoon Creek Road, Lannercost Extension Road, Liborios Road, Messmate Road, Milky Pine Road, Mount Fox Road, Newtons Crossing Road, Nowaks Road, Oak Hills Road, Quagliotto Road, Robinsons Road, Sorbellos Road, Stoneleigh Road, Tinkle Creek Road, Tweeds Road, Tooths Road, Wallaman Falls Road, Watts Road and Whites Road

Southwest Unsealed Roads - Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets - DRFA Program

Tuesday 14 October to Monday 1 December 2025, weather permitting

During this time, the following guidelines will be in place:

  • The speed limit may be reduced to 40km/hour through the work zones;
  • Traffic control will be on site as required;
  • There will be machinery and workers on foot in the work area;
  • Ongoing works will occur between 6.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday;
  • Possible works may occur between 7.00am and 5.00pm, Saturday;
  • 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 Project Support Officer or by phoning 4776 4706.

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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