Is Warrego highway open?

Is Warrego highway open?

Both eastbound and westbound carriageways are open to traffic via the outside lanes. The new signalised intersection at Fairy Bower Road and Old Gracemere Road is operating under temporary lane configuration.

Is the Bruce Highway open between Mackay and Proserpine?

The Bruce Highway between Townsville and Mackay is now open to all vehicular traffic. Please remain vigilant and drive to the road conditions.

Is the Bruce Highway open from Brisbane to Gladstone?

SUNSHINE Coast drivers can now access roads south to Brisbane and north as far as Gladstone. The Bruce Highway around Gympie has reopened to the south and through the heart of town, six days after floodwaters closed the national highway link.

Is James St Toowoomba open?

James Street is closed between Prescott Street and Water Street. Road users can still use Prescott, Pechey and Water Streets as required. Toowoomba Hospital remains accessible from Pechey Street. Andersens Flooring remains open during construction.

What streets flooded Toowoomba?

Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley Long and Mackenzie Streets in suburban Toowoomba flooded.

Is the road open from Townsville to Ingham?

Bruce Highway, Ingham-Hinchinbrook Shire – is Closed to all vehicles due to flooding. Road now closed. Signs in placed.

Is the road to Weipa open?

320.5 km (199.1 mi) of 571 km (355 mi) from Lakeland to Weipa is currently unsealed road (as of March 2016). The condition of the unsealed road is highly variable. Mud, sand, dust, gravel and dirt corrugations are some of the road conditions subject to change of weather conditions.

Can I drive to Weipa?

Getting to Weipa Weipa is accessible from the south by the Peninsula Developmental Road (PDR). The PDR links to the Telegraph Road for access north. Weipa is linked to Mapoon via the Mapoon Road.

Can you drive to Cape York?

Cape York remains the premier four-wheel-drive destination in Australia, but you don’t necessarily have to have a fully rigged, heavy-duty vehicle to enjoy the magic the Cape has to offer.

Can you drive to Cape York in a 2wd?

2wd cars do make it to Cape York. If you stick to the most friendly route then they classify it as 4wd recommended, not 4wd only. But you’ll never get a rental company allowing Yiu to take a 2wd uo there.

Can you take alcohol to Cape York?

The maximum amount of alcohol that can be carried per vehicle is: 2 litres of wine (unfortified) and 1 x 30 can carton of any strength beer, or 2 litres of wine (unfortified) and 1 x 24 can carton of premixed spirits of up to 5.5% alcohol/volume. It is an offence to drink in a public place.

Is the road sealed to Cape York?

The Peninsula Developmental Road spans almost 600 kilometres from Lakeland to Weipa and is the main road transport link on Cape York. In the past five years about 180 kilometres of the road have been sealed at a cost of more than $220 million through a jointly funded federal and state program.

Why is Cape York closed?

The threatened closure arose when traditional custodians of the Tip supposedly told the Cairns Post “For years, Northern Peninsula traditional custodians have put up with graffiti on cliffs at the Tip walking trail car park, a lack of proper amenities, and four-wheel drive enthusiasts littering, making their own tracks …

Is it safe to camp at Cape York?

We’re here to tell you that yes, without a doubt, it is indeed safe to camp in a swag in Cape York! We’ve been doing it for decades, along with bucketloads of adventurers and campers.

Is the tip of Australia closed to tourists?

The Tip of Cape York Peninsula. Tourists will again be able to visit the northern most point of Australia after Traditional Owners came to a new agreement this week over access to Pajinka (the Tip).

Has Cape York been closed to tourists?

The very tip of Cape York (Pajinka) has been closed off to tourists and visitors by Gudang/Yahaykenu Aboriginal Corporation. UPDATE: The tip has been reopened, but with a catch – Click here to see the updated story.

How much does it cost to cross the ferry to Jardine River?

The cost of using the Jardine River Ferry currently stands at $99 for a single vehicle to make a return crossing using the ferry, or $129 for a vehicle with a trailer.

What should I take to the Cape?

To take advantage of the incredible camping here, make sure to check this list of essential gear as you prepare your own Cape York trip checklist.

• Tent or Swag.
• Camping chairs.
• Camp Stove.
• Fridge.
• Car Awning or Gazebo Tent.
• Outdoor Camping Lights.
• Water Storage.
• Water Basin.

Is the road to Weipa sealed 2020?

The PDR runs from Lakeland Downs (southwest of Cooktown) to Weipa… NOT to Bamaga or the tip. The road from Cairns to Lakeland Downs is fully sealed, and recently bitumen has been extended to 20km north of Laura. This makes the first dirt you hit, about 15 minutes north of Laura.