NQ/FNQ Flood Update, 3/2/25
TMR suggests Alt Access Route 3/2/25
Unfortunately the rain has continued to fall across NQ/FNQ today causing further access issues into NQ and FNQ.
TMR has issued a bulletin this evening with a suggested the only available alternative route left to get into FNQ.
Please note, this adds an additional 1200km detour which equates almost to the distance from Brisbane to Townsville. The cost increases of this alternate route will be significant to your clients/customers.
Operators should give serious consideration to using this route and preparing drivers accordingly with the provision of plentiful resources, food, water and paper maps. With the weather forecasting the rain to move west, there is a risk that drivers will be held up on this route.
I will be doing an interview in the morning on ABC Brisbane (612) and will be strongly advising that freight clients should expect significant cost increases for freight deliveries from road freight operators to use this route.
I have been in touch with many of our members who have trucks parked up across the region who are concerned for driver welfare and also fuel supplies for fridge units. I am aware this is an extremely stressful time for operators so please contact us if you need support in any way.
I reinforce that we are constantly working to ensure that you are receiving the most up-to-date information.
More information will hopefully be available tomorrow as the rain is forecast to move west and waters start to subside.
We are thinking of everyone who has been impacted.
Stay safe Gary |
Info issued by TMR Heavy Vehicle Unit 3/2/25, 8pm
TMR has identified an alternative route (below) for ‘as of right’ freight vehicles, meaning freight vehicles that can operate on the alternative route without the need for a permit issued by the NHVR.
Operators who have current permits to operate their heavy vehicles on the Bruce Highway between Mackay and Innisfail must apply to the NHVR requesting to have these permits amended to reflect the alternative route.
TMR encourages operators to continue to monitor the QldTraffic website for further information on road closures and impacts from the North Queensland Weather Event.
You must check the Conditions of Operation Database before you start your journey.
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