Road Conditions-Updated - Change of Width Dimension | Karalee | Warrego Highway Bremer River Bridge | Cross-over arrangement for OSOM vehicles
**Updated width dimension eligibility to allow loads greater than 7.5m width**
Info from TMR HV Safety Unit 28/9/23
Class 1 overmass vehicles exceeding 42.5 tonnes remain restricted from travelling over the Bremer River Bridge in the westbound lanes of the Warrego Highway at Karalee.
TMR has finalised construction of cross-over lanes to facilitate these vehicle movements, using the eastbound lanes of the Warrego Highway in the vicinity of Bremer River Bridge.
Vehicles eligible to use the westbound lanes of the Warrego Highway
Oversize load-carrying vehicles that do not exceed 42.5 tonnes may continue to travel westbound over the Bremer River Bridge.
Vehicles eligible to use the Cunninghams Gap alternate route
Due to site preparations at the Cunninghams Gap project site, the allowable width dimension has been reduced to 7.5m wide.
Vehicles exceeding 42.5 tonnes and up to 7.5m wide, 35m long and/or 6.2m high may continue to use the Cunninghams Gap alternate route.
Oversize loads must email traffic.cunninghamsgap@mcilwain.com three days prior to travel to notify the project team of your intention to travel through the work site.
Contact the project team on channel UHF45 if you require assistance to travel through the site.
Vehicles eligible to use the eastbound lanes of the Warrego Highway via cross-over facility
Vehicles exceeding 42.5 tonnes and exceeding 7.5m wide and/or 35m long may be eligible to access the cross-over facility on the Warrego Highway.
Eligible vehicles can access the cross-over provided a copy of the approved temporary variation letter – Bremer River Bridge Restriction is used in conjunction with your current permit. If you do not have a current permit please apply through the NHVR Portal for access for the cross-over.
Overall masses cannot exceed those outlined in the following - click here
Overall width cannot exceed 10 metres.
Vehicles exceeding these envelopes may apply through the NHVR Portal for further assessment.
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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