Category: Range Road Information

TMR Range Road Update

Good afternoon everyone

Please be advised that the full road closure of Mt Spec Road will now commence on Tuesday 15 September 2020 from 6pm, not Monday 14 September as previously advised.

Mt Spec Road will be open for all road users on Monday 14 September 2020.

For those that have registered, TMR SMS alerts regarding the Mt Spec Road closure will commence from next Tuesday 15 September 2020 at 4pm.

Please do not hesitate to contact TMR’s Customer and Stakeholder Engagement team on the details below for further information.

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 8725
E: engagement.northern@tmr.qld.gov.au
W: www.tmr.qld.gov.au

TMR Range Road Update

ImageNotice to residents
Mt Spec Road reconstruction works

Would you like to receive updates via SMS about Mt Spec Road closures?The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will commence reconstruction works on Mt Spec Road, between Little Crystal Creek bridge and McLellands Lookout, from next week – Monday 14 September 2020.

To enable crews to safely and efficiently complete works at a number of locations, Mt Spec Road will be closed to all traffic each night from 6pm to 6am, Saturday to Thursday, and from 7pm to 6am on Fridays. Works are expected to continue until December 2020. 

TMR will send SMSs to subscribed stakeholders for the first few weeks of works to ensure residents are reminded of the road closures and can plan their travel accordingly. 

TMR will continue to send other communication, including project updates, by email. Click here to subscribe to updates via SMS/text messageIf you require further information, please contact the Northern District Customer and Stakeholder Management team by email at engagement.northern@tmr.qld.gov.au or by phone on 1800 625 648.  

Range Road Reconstruction Information

Good afternoon,

The Department of Transport and Main Roads would like to advise that reconstruction works on Mt Spec Road between the Little Crystal Creek Bridge and McLellands Lookout will commence on Monday 14 September 2020. 

Reconstruction works on Mt Spec Road are being undertaken to ensure motorist safety and the ongoing integrity of the road. We are targeting completion of works at damaged sites prior to the 2020–21 wet season.

Works will be completed at night to minimise traffic disruption and the impact on local businesses and residents. Night works will take place between 6pm to 6amthroughout the duration of the project, except Fridays where work will be completed 7pm to 7am. Works are expected to be completed by late December 2020, weather and construction conditions permitting.

A full road closure of Mt Spec Road will be in place from Little Crystal Creek to McLellands Lookout during project working hours of 6pm to 6am Saturday to Thursday, and 7pm to 7am Friday night/Saturday morning. Road users will not be permitted onto the road during these work hours. The gates to the road at Little Crystal Creek and at Paluma Village will be closed during these hours. In an emergency situation that requires Queensland Emergency Services to travel to Paluma Village, access will be provided by the contractor.

Please find attached a list of Frequently Asked Questions containing further information about these 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 TMR on the details below.

Kind Regards

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 
E: engagement.northern@tmr.qld.gov.au
W: www.tmr.qld.gov.au

TMR Range Road Update: Thursday 4th June

Good morning,

The Department of Transport and Main Roads would like to advise that pavement repair works will occur on Mount Spec Road on the Paluma Range on Thursday 4 June 2020 from 12pm to 5pm. These works will include spray sealing on previously repaired sections of the road.

Impact on motorists:

  • Mount Spec Road will be reduced to a single lane at the sections where repairs are taking place.
  • Motorists who travel along Mount Spec Road between the hours of 12pm and 5pm can expect short delays of five minutes. 
  • Stop/go traffic controllers will be on-site at either end of the works to direct traffic through the works zone. 
  • A 40km/hr speed limit will be maintained along Mount Spec Road throughout the duration of the works.

TMR would like to thank the local community and businesses in advance for their patience during these works. Residents are encouraged to contact TMR on the details below should they have any further enquiries about the road 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

TMR Range Road Update – Geotechnical Works

The Department of Transport and Main Roads would like to advise that geotechnical investigations will occur on Mount Spec Road from Tuesday 12 May to Thursday 14 May 2020. These works complete the investigations started in March this year.

Mount Spec Road geotechnical investigation works 

Work duration: Tuesday 12 May to Thursday 14 May 2020

Work hours: 7am to 5pm

Impact on motorists:

  • Reduced speed limits of 40km/hr (through works area). 
  • Traffic controllers on site to guide motorists past works area.
  • Delays of up to 3 minutes may occur when investigation works are taking place on narrow sections of Mount Spec Road.
  • There will be no road closures during these works.

TMR would like to thank the local community and businesses in advance for their patience during these works. Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact me on the details below. 

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

TMR Range Road Update – Road Works Completed

Good Morning,

Please be advised that road works on Mount Spec Road have now been completed.

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

TMR Range Road Update – Notice of Road Closures

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

Mt Spec Road geotechnical investigations

The Department of Transport and Main Roads would like to advise that geotechnical inspections for Mount Spec Road will commence this Monday 30 March 2020 until Thursday 9 April 2020.

Geotechnical inspections will occur from the gates at the bottom of the range through to the start of Paluma Village.

Monday 30 March 2020 to Thursday 9 April 2020

Work Hours: 7.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Sunday

Weather conditions permitting

During the inspections, road users are advised of changed traffic conditions including single lane closures, speed reductions, roadwork signage and on site traffic controllers to safely guide motorists through the inspection area and keep workers safe. Please slow down when travelling through the inspection area – road safety is your responsibility too.

Mount Spec Road will be reduced to single lane width through the inspection area. To minimise disruption, the inspections have been planned in stages with advanced warning signs to notify road users of these changes, however some delays may still be experienced. On occasion, full lane closures will be required throughout the works where there will be no access between the Bruce Highway and Paluma via Mount Spec Road. The wait time during these full road closures can be up to 15 minutes, please factor this additional travel time into your journey.

Should you have any questions, please contact the Customer and Stakeholder Management Team on 1800 625 648.

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

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
W: www.tmr.qld.gov.au