Bruce Highway reopened

The Department of Transport and Main Roads advises access to the Bruce Highway north of Bororen has been restored.

The highway is open to two lanes of traffic (northbound and southbound lanes) with a speed reduction to 60km/h and traffic management in place.

Road users are not permitted to stop through the roadwork zone.

General freight and PBS heavy vehicles can operate through this section of the Bruce Highway at pre-existing mass limits.

Class 1 Oversize Overmass heavy vehicle operators are not currently permitted on this section of road.

Motorists are reminded to observe all warning signs, speed restrictions, detours and traffic control directions in place.

Removal of detour signage will be progressively removed across the road network in the area after the opening of the Bruce Highway.

Permanent works at the incident site will continue.

Information on the latest traffic conditions is available by phoning 13 19 40 or by visitingwww.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au  .

Quotes attributable to a Transport Minister Bart Mellish:

“Safe access to the Bruce Highway north of Bororen has now been restored.

“I want to thank all the workers who helped make this possible, and all drivers for their patience over the last few days.

“I will continue to advocate for more funding to make the Bruce Highway safer and more resilient for all who rely on this critical connector.”

ENDS