Department of Transport and Main Roads

Transport and Main Roads
Road Status Update for Far North *
as at 12:30am 10 May 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
	Burke Developmental Road	Maramie (Carpentaria Shire) / Rookwood (Mareeba Shire)	89B, 303.37 to 501.99	MSC boundary to Nolans Creek	Subject to a 5 tonne GVM limit	Hazard: Adverse driving conditions	09/05/2026 10:49 PM	Far North / North West	799403
	Burke Developmental Road	Chillagoe / Rookwood (Mareeba Shire)	89B, 501.99 to 560.00	Nolans Creek to Chillagoe	Subject to a 5 tonne GVM limit	Hazard: Adverse driving conditions	09/05/2026 10:49 PM	Far North	799410
	Gregory Developmental Road	Einasleigh / Mount Surprise (Etheridge Shire)	92C, 61.03 to 98D, 75.39 / 98D, 75.21 to 75.39	The Lynd to Quartz Blow Creek	Restricted to four wheel drive vehicles only	Hazard: Adverse driving conditions	09/05/2026 10:49 PM	Far North	792475
	Kennedy Highway	Kuranda (Mareeba Shire) / Smithfield (Cairns Regional)	32A, 0.42 to 11.78	Kuranda Range between Cumberland Ave & Saddle Mountain Road- Night works	Road closed to all traffic	Roadworks: Planned roadworks	08/05/2026 05:22 PM	Far North	797815
	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	09/05/2026 10:49 PM	Far North	608815