Updated - Increased days of operation | Karalee | Warrego Highway Bremer River Bridge | Cross-over arrangement for OSOM vehicles
**Updated nights of operations for cross-over facility now Tuesday to Sunday**
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.
VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY
Vehicles eligible to use the Cunninghams Gap alternate route
Vehicles exceeding 42.5 tonnes and up to 8m wide, 35m long and/or 5.3m high may continue to use the Cunninghams Gap alternate route.
Vehicles eligible to use the eastbound lanes of the Warrego Highway via cross-over facility
Vehicles exceeding 42.5 tonnes and exceeding 8m 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 table - see attached file.
Overall width cannot exceed 10 metres.
Vehicles exceeding these envelopes may apply through the NHVR Portal for further assessment.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Operators are responsible for booking QPS escorts. Operators without an approved permit, variation letter and confirmed QPS booking will not be permitted to travel.
Travel will be permitted on the new cross-over under TMR traffic control arrangements from Tuesday to Sunday nights between 11pm and 3am, subject to Queensland Police Service resourcing and booking availability.
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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Operators are required to park-up at the Dinmore Truck Pads (westbound) prior to entering the cross-over and await instructions from traffic controllers to proceed.
Operators must contact RoadTek on 0448 396 514 or (Alternate 0409 962 177) to advise the approximate time of arrival.