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Application to Close a Footpath

Requirements for lodging an applications to close and barricade all or part of a Council footpath when when carrying out works

Permit for Erection of Gates and Grids

Requirements for lodging an applications to erect a gate or grid on Council's road network primarily for the control of livestock

Driveway or Crossover

Requirements for lodging an applications to install a new or additional driveway or crossover

Lay Pipes

Requirements for lodging an applications to lay pipes in Council's road reservation, such as when a farmer is laying a pipe across a Council road to service a farm on the opposite side from their pump

Lay Underground Electricity in Council's Road Reserve

Requirements for lodging an applications to lay underground electricity in Council's road reserve, such as when a new house is being built and the applicant needs to get electricity from the pole to their property

Route Specific Permits

Requirements for lodging an application for a Route Specific Permit to use a conditionally registered recreational vehicle along a specified route of Council's roads

Local Law 1 – Road Reserve Works Permit

Requirements for lodging an application for approval to conduct works within Local Government Controlled Road Reserves.

Current Road Conditions

Location Incident Advice Last Update
School Rd, Clare Roadworks - Planned roadworks Allow extra travel time 2:35 PM - 06/09/2022 More information
Burdekin Shire Council advises that bitumen widening works will be undertaken on School road from Dunne Road to McNee Road intersections. The works are scheduled to commence on Tuesday 5th July 2022 and expected to be completed in Late October 2022, weather and construction conditions permitting. During the works, School Road will be subject to single lane closures, reduced trafficable widths and speed restrictions. Traffic flow will be managed under traffic control during work hours and traffic lights for after hours. Every effort will be made to keep disruption to a minimum for road users during the construction period. Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users for their patience during these works. For further information please contact Councils Customer Service Team 47839800.

Impact: Lanes affected - Lane or lanes reduced
Ninth Ave, Home Hill Roadworks - Planned roadworks Reduced speed limit (40km/h) 3:30 PM - 20/07/2022 More information
Burdekin Shire Council advises that footpath works will be undertaken in Ninth Avenue from Sixth to Third Street as part of the Home Hill Be Active Trail. The works are scheduled to commence on 20 July 2022 and expected to be completed in November 2022, weather and construction conditions permitting.

Works will be completed under reduced speed limits, reduced trafficable widths and restrictions to on-street parking. Please obey the temporary traffic management in place for the safety of Council’s workforce

For further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Team 4783 9800

Impact: N/A
Drysdale Rd - Bird St - Mill St, Giru Roadworks - Planned roadworks Reduced speed limit (40km/h) 3:55 PM - 08/09/2022 More information
Burdekin Shire Council advises that footpath works will be undertaken on Drysdale Road, between Bird and Mill Street, Giru as part of the Giru Be Active Trail . The works are scheduled to commence in September 2022 and expected to be completed in November 2022, weather and construction conditions permitting.

Works will be completed under reduced speed limits, reduced trafficable widths and restrictions to on-street parking. Please obey the temporary traffic management in place for the safety of Council’s workforce

For further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Team 4783 9800

Impact: N/A
Rita Island Rd - Towers Rd, Jarvisfield Roadworks - Planned roadworks Diversions are in place 10:39 AM - 12/09/2022 More information
Burdekin Shire Council advises that road reconstruction works will be undertaken on Rita Island Road from Anabranch Road to Towers Road including the intersection of Towers Road. The works are scheduled to commence on Monday 8th August 2022 and expected to be completed in October 2022, weather and construction conditions permitting. Rita Island Road between Anabranch Road and including Towers Road Intersection will be closed to traffic. A detour will be in place via Towers Road and Anabranch Road with a reduced lane width at the start of Towers Road. Traffic Lights will be in place.

Impact: Closures - Road closed to all traffic

Department of Transport and Main Roads within Burdekin Shire

Department of Transport and Main Roads within Burdekin Shire. QLDTraffic is the trusted, official source of traffic and travel information from the Queensland Government.  Please visit the QLDTraffic website (https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/) or call 13 19 40 for further information.
Road Name Locality Description Maintenance Manager
Bruce Highway (Bowen - Ayr) Whitsunday/Burdekin Shire Boundary to Queen Street, Ayr Burdekin Shire Council
Bruce Highway (Ayr - Townsville) Queen Street, Ayr to Burdekin/Townsville boundary approximately 1km north of Mackenzie Creek Bridge Burdekin Shire Council - Ayr to Sandy Corner Rest Area / Department of Transport and Main Roads – RoadTek to boundary
Ayr - Dalbeg Road Intersection with Bruce Highway (Bowen - Ayr) to Stockyard Road, Dalbeg Burdekin Shire Council
Home Hill - Kirknie Road Intersection with Bruce Highway (Bowen - Ayr) to approximately 1km north of Stevens Road Burdekin Shire Council
Ayr - Ravenswood Road Intersection with Ayr - Dalbeg Road approximately 2km north of Tiller Road Burdekin Shire Council
Woodstock - Giru Road Intersection with Flinders Highway (Townsville - Charters Towers) to Invicta Road, Giru intersection with Flinders Highway (Townsville - Charters Towers) to Invicta Road, Giru Department of Transport and Main Roads - RoadTek