Department of Transport and Main Roads

Transport and Main Roads
Road Status Update for Northern *
as at 5:45am 22 August 2026

• Closed to all Vehicles
• Closed to through traffic
• Restricted to high clearance vehicles only
• Restricted to four wheel drive vehicles only
• Subject to load limit
• Excess mass/dimension restriction

*Disclaimer: Road conditions may change rapidly. Please visit https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40 to plan your trip with the most updated road information.

New events are defined as any event entered since 8am the previous day.

• For real-time traffic reports, visit https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ or download the QLDTraffic app.
• Check the TMR Conditions of Operation Database for restrictions specific to heavy vehicle operators. https://www.service.transport.qld.gov.au/ExcessMassExternal/PublicConditionReport.jsp
• TMR heavy vehicles is actively responding to changes in access and working with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
• If an emergency or recovery operations have interfered with your ability to lodge an application, please contact 13 NHVR (13 64 87) to obtain the required oral or in-writing exemption.

Report data

	Road	Location	Chainage	Extra details	Status	Closure/Restriction Reason	Last Update	District	Id
	Boundary Street	Hermit Park / Railway Estate (Townsville City)	832, 15.55 to 16.61	Between Railway Avenue and Charters Towers Road	Road closed to all traffic	Roadworks: Planned roadworks	21/08/2026 06:59 PM	Northern	822669
	Mount Fox Road	Mount Fox (Hinchinbrook Shire)		Access is limited to vehicles up to a fully loaded Class 5 four-axle truck (maximum GVM of 27 tonnes)	Subject to a 25 tonne GVM limit	Hazard: Road damage due to rough surface	09/07/2026 07:34 AM	Northern	734823