Community
11 December, 2022
Works Notice: Captain Cook Highway, South of Oak Beach
THE DEPARTMENT of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has started slope stabilisation works on the Captain Cook Highway at two locations south of Oak Beach.
This project will improve safety for road users by reinforcing the slopes, reducing the risk of rocks falling onto the road surface, and mitigating the effects of embankment erosion at this location. The works will involve removing rocks and debris, rock bolting, installation of netting.
For the safety of workers and road users, there will be changed traffic conditions while the works are carried out. Temporary speed limit reductions will be in place and single lane operation under coordination of traffic controllers.
Crews will be onsite Mondays to Saturdays between 6 am and 6 pm. Several intermittent, full closures will be required at times after 9 am to carry out drilling, vegetation removal, and to move machinery.
Road users should expect delays of up to twenty minutes during this time and should plan their journey accordingly. The contractor will monitor queuing lengths and allow traffic through as soon as it is safe.
The project is expected to be completed by 22 December 2022, pending construction and weather conditions.
If you require further information about these works, please contact the department by telephone on 4045 7144 or via email to cairns.office@tmr.qld.gov.au
