Current Road Conditions
Sayers Road – Bitumen Construction Works
Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that bitumen construction works will commence on Sayers Road between Hughes Road and Milanese Road on Monday 20th May 2013 until approximately Friday 19th July 2013, weather permitting.
These works will be constructed under a full road closure with traffic detoured during the construction period prior to the cane harvesting season. Local traffic will be accepted.
On commencement of the harvesting season, the road will be subject to traffic control.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users in anticipation of their patience during the construction period.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
Beach Road – Footpath Construction
Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that footpath construction works will be commencing on Beach Road between Chippendale Street and Trace Street. The works are scheduled to commence on Monday 20th May 2013 and will continue until approximately Friday 7th June 2013, weather permitting.
These works will be constructed utilising traffic control, requiring traffic movements to be reduced to one lane at a time during working hours. Full road closures with detours in place may be required intermittently.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs and any instructions from traffic controllers or on site personnel for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users in anticipation of their patience during the construction period.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
Burdekin Sugar Rush Road Closure
Residents of Ayr are advised that MacKenzie Street between Wickham and MacMillan Streets will be closed for the staging of the 2013 Burdekin Sugar Rush to be held on Sunday 26th May 2013 from 5.30am to 11.00am.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs and exercise caution during this event.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
Bitumen Asphalt Works – MacKenzie Street
Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that bitumen asphalt works will commence on MacKenzie Street in Ayr between Graham Street and Macmillan Street on Friday 10th May 2013 and Saturday 11th May 2013, weather permitting. These streets will be closed to all traffic during the laying of the asphalt.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users in anticipation of their patience during the construction period.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Customer Service on 47 839800.
Construction of asphalt siding works – Leibrecht Road
Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that construction of an asphalt siding works will be commencing in Leibrecht Road on Monday 6th May 2013 and will continue until approximately Friday 31st May 2013, weather permitting.
These works will be constructed utilising traffic control, requiring reduced traffic movements and reduced speeds during working hours.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs and any instructions from traffic controllers or on site personnel for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users in anticipation of their patience during the construction period.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
Bitumen Reconstruction Works – Groper Creek Road
Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that bitumen reconstruction and widening of Groper Creek Road between Mt Alma Road and Groper Creek township will commence on Wednesday 1st May 2013 until approximately Friday 14th June 2013, weather permitting.
These works will be constructed utilising traffic control, requiring reduced traffic movements and reduced speeds during working hours.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs and any instructions from traffic controllers or on-site personnel for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users in anticipation of their patience during the construction period.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
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Bruce Highway – Killymoon Creek to Tindall Court, south of Townsville
The Department of Transport and Main Roads will start construction works on the Bruce Highway between Killymoon Creek and Tindall Court, south of Townsville in late March 2013 until mid August, weather permitting.
Working hours will be 7am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
The project will construct a one kilometre, northbound overtaking lane between Killymoon Creek and Tindall Court.
Earthworks, culvert replacements, drainage works, pavement stabilisation and bitumen sealing will be completed as part of the project.
For the safety of motorists and workers, traffic controllers will use traffic signals, single lane closures and and speed restrictions as required.
Your patience and cooperation is appreciated while the works are underway.
If you require further information about these works, please contact the Community Engagement team on 1800 625 648 or
For the latest traffic and travel information, please phone 13 19 40 or visit www.131940.qld.gov.au
Important information for excess dimension vehicle operators
Operators with loads in excess of 3.5 metres in width intending to travel on this section of the Bruce Highway must contact Site Supervisor, Zane Knowles on 0408 884 582.
Thirteenth Avenue – Kerb, Channelling and Bitumen Reconstruction
PUBLIC NOTICE – THIRTEENTH AVENUE
Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that kerb and channelling and bitumen reconstruction works will be commencing in Thirteenth Avenue between Twelfth Street and Fourteenth ‘A’ Street. Works will also be completed on Fourteenth ‘A’ Street, Fifteenth Street and Twelfth Street. The works are scheduled to commence on Monday 11th March 2013 and will continue until approximately Friday 26th April 2013, weather permitting.
These works will be constructed utilising traffic control, requiring traffic movements to be reduced to one lane at a time during working hours. Full road closures with detours in place may be required intermittently.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs and any instructions from traffic controllers or on site personnel for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users in anticipation of their patience during the construction period.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
Wayne Saldumbide
MANAGER OF OPERATIONS
Burstall Road – Bitumen Reconstruction Works
Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that bitumen reconstruction works will commence on Burstall Road between Shrank Road and Peggy Bog Road on Monday 11th March 2013 until approximately Friday 28th June 2013, weather permitting.
These works will be constructed under a full road closure with traffic detoured via Cole Road during the construction period.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users in anticipation of their patience during the construction period.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
Wayne Saldumbide
Manager of Operations
