Category: Range Road Information

TMR Range Road Update for the Paluma Push

Good afternoon everyone,

The Department of Transport and Main Roads wishes to advise of changes to existing traffic conditions on Mt Spec Road due to the upcoming Paluma Push event this weekend. Please see below information regarding Mt Spec Road closures for this weekend.

Friday 9 October 2020                    Mt Spec Road Closed 7pm – 6am

Saturday 10 October 2020            Mt Spec Road OPEN

Sunday 11 October 2020               Mt Spec Road OPEN

Monday 12 October 2020             Mt Spec Road Closed 6pm – 6am

Traffic closures to Mt Spec Road will continue as usual from the evening of Monday 12 October. Should you have any questions regarding the above information, 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 8725
E: engagement.northern@tmr.qld.gov.au
W: www.tmr.qld.gov.au

No Range Road Works on Saturday and Sunday nights during Paluma Push

TMR has recently confirmed that in recognition of anticipated increased use of the range Road during the Paluma Push, no road works will be carried on on Saturday and Sunday (Oct 10 -11) nights. The road will still be closed to all traffic on Friday night (Oct 9th). Formal notification by SMS will be sent to all those who have subscribed to this notification service from TMR.

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