General News
28 May, 2025
Highway closures pending
NIGHT closures of the Captain Cook Highway between Buchan Point and Yule Point for reconstruction works are likely in July.
A Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) spokeswoman said coinciding with the end of the wet season, the department would expand the extent of reconstruction works on the Captain Cook Highway between Buchan Point at Ellis Beach and Yule Point, Mowbray.
She said it would involve additional traffic control measures and night works starting from early June.
“Total traffic control and night works delays through all active sites are not expected to exceed 15 minutes outside of night closures,” the spokeswoman said.
“TMR can confirm no imminent night closures are scheduled for May or June on Captain Cook Highway.
“TMR anticipates night closures may be required in the month of July with dates to be confirmed pending weather, site conditions and progress of current works.”
There are more than 80 geotechnical sites requiring repairs along Captain Cook Highway including extensive repairs for pavement, guard rails, signs, drains, culverts and revegetation works.
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