Nightworks warning for drivers

Motorists are being warned of nightworks about to start on the Bruce Highway between Dohles Rocks Rd and Anzac Ave.

Transport and Main Roads (TMR) says it will begin this Sunday (August 17) and last for approximately two weeks, weather permitting.

The work, to prepare for future lighting and telecommunications connections, is scheduled to be from 7pm-5am Sunday-to-Thursday.

It will take place in the northbound and southbound lanes, starting near the Dohles Rocks Rd exit and move progressively north to Anzac Ave.

There will be nightly lane closures with traffic control, reduced speed limits, changed traffic conditions and signage in place.

Louder noise activities will be scheduled earlier at night, where feasible.

The project team will be drilling under the highway, using a method called Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), to install conduits underground without digging up and damaging the roads.

By avoiding open trenches, HDD reduces ground disturbance and vegetation clearing, shortens time on site and limits traffic disruption.

TMR says every effort will be made to “minimise disruption” and thanks and thanks road users in advance for their patience.

Over the past few months, work has focused on enabling works ahead of construction of the new northern ramps.

These have included installing temporary fencing, hoardings, signage a site office, removing vegetation, debris and unsuitable materials.

For more information contact the project team
Call: 1800 749 022
Email: [email protected]
Post: Department of Transport and Main Roads, PO Box 1600, Maroochydore Qld 4558

For details on road closures and traffic conditions in Queensland visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.