Are the roads from Cairns to Townsville open?

UPDATE: The Bruce Highway is now open from #Cairns to #Townsville.

Is the Bruce Highway open between Brisbane and Cairns?

The Bruce Highway between Brisbane and Traveston has re-opened for priority travel. Drivers are reminded to only travel for essential reasons, avoid queuing on the highway and follow advisory signs.

Is the road from Ingham to Townsville open?

Scheduled updates will be made during disaster or emergency events. Last updated: 2:10pm Monday 16 May 2022….Local Roads and Streets.

Location of Road	Nature of Condition	Details
Menzies Street, Ingham	Road Open	Further updates will be provided as conditions change.

Is the Mulligan highway sealed?

Named after bushman James Venture Mulligan the sealed highway follows the old Cooktown Developmental Road and was completed in 2006. Since it was sealed, travelling time from Cairns to Cooktown has reduced from 6 to 3½ hours.

Is the Pacific Highway open?

All lanes of the M1 Pacific Motorway are now open between Tintenbar and the Queensland border.

Is Newell Highway open?

The Newell Highway is closed two kilometres south of Gillenbah, with a diversion via Reas Lane and the Sturt Highway. Many other roads are affected by flooding. Motorists should check the latest conditions of major state roads and highways at www.livetraffic.com.

Is Steve Irwin Way open?

We have been informed that Steve Irwin Way is now OPEN with ALL lights operating properly! The road itself is CLEARED of debris, but there are still massive trees and debris on the side of the road so PLEASE drive with CAUTION! Other roads are close to being opened!

Is Bruce Highway Gympie open?

UPDATE: Both the Bruce Highway and the Mary Valley Road overpass have been reopened!

Is the Bruce Highway open from Mackay to Townsville?

The Bruce Highway between Townsville and Mackay is now open to all vehicular traffic.

Is there a sealed road from Cairns to Cooktown?

The Inland Road to Cooktown is sealed all the way! The route from Cairns takes you over the range and away from the coast via Hwy 1, the Kennedy Highway, to Mareeba where you strike north on Hwy 81, the Mulligan Highway.

Is the road from Cairns to Cape York sealed?

A project for progressive sealing of sections of the Peninsula Developmental Road at a cost of $190 million is planned to be completed by mid-2024.

Do I need chains to go to Big Bear?

YOU MUST CARRY CHAINS IN YOUR VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES DURING WINTER! Carry a sturdy shovel and cat litter – or gravel – should you need to dig out of a berm or create additional traction on icy roads.

Is there any road closures on the Pacific Highway?

Tintenbar to Glenugie: The M1 Pacific Motorway and Pacific Highway are closed in both directions. Casino to South Lismore: The Bruxner Highway is closed in both directions.

How do I find out about government-controlled roads in Cairns?

To see Government-controlled roads within the Cairns Regional Council region, please use the Road Look up tool on QLD Traffic website. For condition reports or to report any issues found on Queensland Government highways, phone the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) on 13 19 40, visit the TMR website or follow @131940_fnnq Twitter feed.

Where are the best roads to drive around Cairns?

1 Mossman – Mt Molloy Road, otherwise known as Rex Range Road 2 Kennedy Highway (Cairns to Mareeba), including Kuranda Range Road (Cairns to Kuranda) 3 Gillies Range Road, otherwise known as Gordonvale – Atherton Road 4 Palmerston Highway.

What are the key transport routes connecting Cairns to the Tablelands?

The Access Strategy has considered the four key transport routes connecting Cairns and the Northern Tablelands: 1 Mossman – Mt Molloy Road, otherwise known as Rex Range Road 2 Kennedy Highway (Cairns to Mareeba), including Kuranda Range Road (Cairns to Kuranda)

Where can I find information about cycling and walking in Cairns?

Use the Queensland Government’s road look-up tool if you are trying to find out who is responsible for a specific road. For more information on cycling and walking in Cairns, including maps showing the off-road paths and on-road bike lanes, visit our cycling and walking page.