Department of Transport and Main Roads

Transport and Main Roads
Road Status Update for Far North *
as at 7:15am 16 December 2025

• 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
	Burke Developmental Road	Gamboola / Rookwood (Mareeba Shire)	89B, 409.99 to 501.99	From Deadcow lagoon to Lynd river crossing	Subject to a 5 tonne GVM limit	Hazard: Adverse driving conditions due to slippery surface	16/12/2025 06:02 AM	Far North	765983
	Kennedy Developmental Road	Lyndhurst (Etheridge Shire)	99B, 75.96 to 86.80	Gravel section of Road	Restricted to four wheel drive vehicles only	Hazard: Road damage due to earlier flooding	16/12/2025 05:55 AM	Far North	757004
	Kennedy Highway	Kuranda (Mareeba Shire) / Smithfield (Cairns Regional)	32A, 0.43 to 10.14	Kuranda Range between Cumberland Ave & Rainforestation - Night works	Road closed to all traffic	Roadworks: Planned roadworks	16/12/2025 05:54 AM	Far North	713180
	Kennedy Highway (Barron River Bridge)	Kuranda (Mareeba Shire)	32A, 12.52 to 12.78	Barron River Bridge Kuranda	Subject to a 42.5 tonne GVM limit	Hazard: Adverse driving conditions	16/12/2025 06:02 AM	Far North	608815