Road Conditions SWQ: Cunningham Highway, Cunningham's Gap - Access temporarily closed to oversize loads (6-10/9/2024)
Source: Department of Transport and Main Roads, Heavy Vehicles Unit
From 6pm on Friday 6 September 2024 until 5am on Tuesday 10 September 2024 intensive construction is planned to continue to reduce the steep grade of the road at Cunninghams Gap.
Oversize-vehicle access will be temporarily closed during this time for construction to occur within the narrow road widths at this section of the Cunningham Highway. Oversize vehicles must check the Conditions of Operations Database and seek an alternative route.
All traffic will be under a single lane through Cunninghams Gap during this time. For the safety of motorists and work crews, a reduced speed limit of 40km/hr will be in place.
When completed, heavy vehicles travelling up the range are expected to experience an easier ascent at the final bend of the highway at Cunninghams Gap.
The recovery works are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Oversize vehicle access closed at Cunninghams Gap
- 6pm on Friday 7 September 2024 until 5am on Tuesday 10 September 2024
- Temporarily closed to oversize vehicles wider than 2.55m and/or longer than 30.5m travelling through the roadworks site at Cunninghams Gap.
- Oversize vehicles must check the Conditions of Operations Database and seek an alternative route.
Operating Conditions
On the Cunningham Highway at Cunninghams Gap
- Oversize loads must email Cunninghams Gap Project Team three days prior to travel to notify the project team of your intention to travel through the work site.
- Operators can contact the project team on channel UHF40.
- Please apply through the NHVR Portal for permits to access this route.
On the Warrego Highway over the Bremer River Bridge at Karalee
- Operators are advised to check the Automated Operating Procedure when travelling on the Warrego Highway over the Bremer River Bridge.
- Hours of operation for the Bremer Crossover is between 11pm and 4am.
- Dinmore Pads remains an interception site outside of crossover operating hours. We urge operators to keep the Dinmore Pads clear of any loads and travel to the nearest rest area.
- For more information about rest areas across Queensland please visit the Queensland Rest Areas webpage.
TMR are continuously monitoring, assessing and reviewing our roads, bridges and culverts across Queensland. Conditions can change quickly, particularly due to weather. Restrictions are implemented to maintain ongoing safety for all road users.
It is your responsibility to make sure you're using up-to-date information when you assess the suitability of your route.
You must check the Conditions of Operation Database before you start your journey.
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