Cyclone Debbie damaged road reopens

Published Saturday, 29 April, 2017 at 08:29 AM

Minister for Main Roads, Road Safety and Ports and Minister for Energy, Biofuels and Water Supply
The Honourable Mark Bailey

Crews are making great progress repairing Gold Coast roads damaged by Cyclone Debbie with Lamington National Park Road now open to traffic.

Main Road and Roads Safety Minister Mark Bailey said crews had been working hard to restore access as soon as the cyclone passed.

“Repairing the road network is our top priority and it’s great news that the Lamington National Park Road has reopened,” Mr Bailey said.

“There will be reduced speed limits and slow traffic conditions in place for some time, but importantly, access has been restored.

“I thank the community for their patience so far and while works are finalised.”

Mr Bailey said crews were continuing repairs Pine Creek Road in the Gold Coast Hinterland, while progress was being made on the John Muntz Causeway.

“A temporary fix was implemented on Pine Creek Road only 36 hours after it was damaged, but longer-term repairs are currently underway,” he said.

“We hope to have these works completed in the coming months.

“Meanwhile gas and power utilities works are ongoing at the John Muntz Causeway site and repairs to the causeway have begun with access on the causeway expected to be restored mid-year, weather permitting.

A detour is in place and will be communicated to the community via the TMR website (www.tmr.qld.gov.au), detour signage, email updates, SMS updates and construction notices.

The community can subscribe to the email updates by sending their details to southcoast@tmr.qld.gov.au.

Motorists on Lamington National Park Road can expect delays while works continue.

Please drive with caution and stay alert for hazards.

ENDS

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