FNQ Road Conditions - Kennedy Highway (Saddle Mountain Road and Barron River bridge - Kuranda)

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to start works on the Kennedy Highway between Saddle Mountain Road and Barron River bridge at Kuranda.

The works will involve rehabilitating and resealing the road surface to extend the life of the road pavement and reduce the formation of potholes. The works will improve safety and travelling conditions for road users.

Following these works, TMR will remove the overtaking lane at this location as it is non-complaint with current standards. A slow vehicle pullover lane will be installed to improve the safety of road users.

Works will be carried out at night from Monday to Saturday between 7 pm and 5 am from late January 2023. Works will be completed in four weeks, weather and construction conditions permitting.

Timeframes may be subject to change depending on the program of works and weather conditions. Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be in place on the approaches to the work site to ensure motorists are aware of the changed traffic conditions. Changes in dates due to poor weather will be posted on the VMS.

For the safety of road users and maintenance crews, changed traffic conditions will be in place including temporary speed limit reductions, and single lane operation under coordination of traffic controllers while the works are carried out.

Intermittent full closures of the road will be required at times to carry out the works. Road users can expect delays of up to 15-minute periods during the full closures. Road users should plan their journeys accordingly.

Nearby residents and businesses may experience noise associated with the works, such as the sound of trucks, light machinery, and vibrations while the work is carried out. The Contractor will take all reasonable and practicable actions to minimise impacts.

More information about road conditions across Queensland's state-controlled road network is available via www.QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au website or 13 19 40 Information services.