FNQ: Malanda Creek bridge, Topaz Road 20 May 2025

Source: Department of Transport and Main Roads (16.04.2025)

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out bridge inspections at Malanda Creek bridge on Topaz Road.

The inspections are part of TMR’s regular bridge maintenance program to ensure the continued safety and reliability of bridges on the state-controlled road network.

The inspections will require intermittent full closures of the bridges on Tuesday 20 May 2025 and are scheduled to be closed at the following times, weather and construction conditions permitting:

Closed                        7:30am           –          8:30am

Open                           8:30am            –          9:00am

Closed                        9:00am           –          10:00am

Open                           10:00am          –          10:30am

Closed                        10:30am         –          11:30am

Open                           11:30am          –          12:00pm

Closed                        12:00pm         –          1:00pm

Open                           1:00pm            –          1:30pm

Closed                        1:30pm           –          2:30pm

Open                           2:30pm            –          3:30pm

Closed                        3:30pm           –          4:30pm

Open                           4:30pm onwards

Work crews will ensure emergency service vehicles are provided with access if required.

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.

If you require further information about these works, please do not hesitate to contact the TMR Cairns office by email at cairns.office@tmr.qld.gov.au or by telephone on 1800 187 937.