While work continues on repairs to significant damage to the Toowoomba Range crossing both up and down sections Police and Department Transport Main Roads staff are working to ease the congestion and the delays currently experienced by motorists in the area.
It is anticipated that both lanes on the up section of the Range will be open by Sunday, January 30, however work on the down section will continue for several months. This work will necessitate a lane closure at a single point that is expected to cause ongoing delays during this period.
Authorities are advising that Murphys Creek Road is open to all traffic under 5 tonne, and while repairs continue along this road, it presents a viable alternative to the Range crossing.
Strategically placed variable message boards and other advice will continue to provide information on the Murphys Creek route option.
Police are requesting motorists to be patient and to exercise caution on roads that have suffered damage in the floods and where speed limits have been reduced accordingly.
Beth54 said
07:27 PM Jan 28, 2011
I re-posted this from facebook, in case any grey nomads are planning to use the range.
brickies said
09:54 AM Jan 30, 2011
This could be good for caravaner nice slow run down the range
Beth54 said
10:26 AM Jan 30, 2011
That's true brickies.
I've also been through the Gatton-Clifton Road with sis and b.i.l. with their caravan. It's a longer way around, but not as steep as the range. It's a nice drive with a free camp along there as well. (I'd have to ask b.i.l. the name of the park)
This was before the floods, so one would need to find out the condition of the road.
brickies said
12:11 PM Jan 30, 2011
Beth I think that area would be no go for a while it cop a lot of damage in the big storm , think it is safer to sick to main highways there are working on them first , I have decided to stay put for at lest 2 months
Beth54 said
08:09 PM Jan 30, 2011
Yes, I'd say big damage through there. I've been out to Chuwar today to my son's. Colleges Crossing!! OMG!! It looks like a war zone! I'll have to get my son to send me some of his photo's so I can post them.
While work continues on repairs to significant damage to the Toowoomba Range crossing both up and down sections Police and Department Transport Main Roads staff are working to ease the congestion and the delays currently experienced by motorists in the area.
It is anticipated that both lanes on the up section of the Range will be open by Sunday, January 30, however work on the down section will continue for several months. This work will necessitate a lane closure at a single point that is expected to cause ongoing delays during this period.
Authorities are advising that Murphys Creek Road is open to all traffic under 5 tonne, and while repairs continue along this road, it presents a viable alternative to the Range crossing.
Strategically placed variable message boards and other advice will continue to provide information on the Murphys Creek route option.
Police are requesting motorists to be patient and to exercise caution on roads that have suffered damage in the floods and where speed limits have been reduced accordingly.
I re-posted this from facebook, in case any grey nomads are planning to use the range.
That's true brickies.
I've also been through the Gatton-Clifton Road with sis and b.i.l. with their caravan. It's a longer way around, but not as steep as the range. It's a nice drive with a free camp along there as well. (I'd have to ask b.i.l. the name of the park)
This was before the floods, so one would need to find out the condition of the road.