The Department of Transport and Main Roads would like to advise that pavement repair works will shortly occur on Mount Spec Road on the Paluma Range. Works to be completed include the removal of damaged pavement and back filling with new bitumen and surface seal.
Please see work details below.
Mount Spec Road pavement repair works
Work duration: Monday 20 April to Thursday 30 April
Workdays: Monday to Friday (excluding Saturday 25 April and Monday 27 April 2020)
Work hours: 6:30am to 5:30pm (road closure 9am to 4pm – long delays)
Impact on motorists:
- A road closure of Mount Spec Road will be in place between the hours of 9am and 4pm to undertake the removal of old pavement and backfill new road pavement in the most expedient and efficient manner.
- Motorists who travel along Mount Spec Road between the hours of 9am and 4pm can expect long delays of up to 3 hours.
- Stop/go traffic controllers will be on-site at either end of the works zone to direct traffic through the works zone.
- Maximum wait time for motorists on Mount Spec Road from the hours of 6:30am – 9am and 4pm – 5:30pm is 15 minutes.
- A 40km/hr speed limit will be maintained along Mount Spec Road throughout the duration of the works.
Road users are advised to plan their journey ahead of time around the road closures to avoid long delays and travel times. Residents are encouraged to contact TMR on the details below should they have any further enquiries about the road works.
TMR would like to thank the local community and businesses in advance for their patience during these works.
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
W: www.tmr.qld.gov.au