Range Road works update

Good afternoon everyone,

Please find below the Department of Transport and Main Roads finalised program for the investigation and surveying works occurring on Mount Spec Road from Monday 24 February to Friday 6 March 2020. TMR have consulted with businesses and residents to develop a schedule that best reflects the needs of the community while still allowing for these works to be undertaken safely.

Geotechnical Investigations (Drilling works):

Monday 24 February to Thursday 27 February 2020

Work hours: 7pm – 5am (Night Works).

Traffic changes: A full road closure is required during works (Emergency vehicles excepted).

Surveying works: Monday 24 February to Friday 6 March 2020

Weekdays only (Monday to Friday)

Work hours – 6am to 5pm (see breakdown below).

6am – 9am: Stop/go traffic controllers will be on site to direct traffic through the works site. Maximum wait time for motorists < 30 seconds.

9am – 3pm: Changed Traffic Conditions. Speed restrictions in place. Traffic Controllers in place. Delays of up to 90 minutes.

TMR has liaised with businesses in the Paluma area to confirm anticipated times of travel through the works site. The consultant conducting the works has been provided this timetable to ensure minimal delays to motorists travelling at these times. Any unscheduled trips can expect delays of up to 90 minutes. Businesses and residents should contact TMR on the details below for further information.

3pm – 5pm: Stop/go traffic controllers will be on site to direct traffic. Maximum wait time for travellers < 30 seconds.

Little Crystal Creek will remain open during the works.

TMR thanks you for your patience and understanding while these works are being completed. Should you have any further queries or would like to discuss any aspect of these works, please do not hesitate to contact me on 1800 625 648.

Kind Regards

Meghan

Customer and Stakeholder Management (Northern) | North Queensland Region
Program Delivery And Operations | Infrastructure Management & Delivery Division |

Department of Transport and Main Roads

Floor 6 | Townsville Government Office Building | 445 Flinders Street | Townsville Qld 4810
PO Box 1089 | Townsville Qld 4810
P: 1800 625 648 | F: (07) 4421 8711
E: engagement.northern@tmr.qld.gov.au
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