Traffic disruptions

Changed traffic conditions

Council are undertaking repairs and rehabilitation works to some of the existing roads within the Mackay Region.

Mackay Regional Council apologises for any disruptions as a part of scheduled and unscheduled roadworks.

View the road works schedule

Major traffic disruptions

Paradise Street upgrade

The $1.8 million in flood damage works along Paradise Street between Bridge Road and Evans Street is continuing. Delays to the project progression have occurred due to a shortage in supply of materials. A side track is in operation and changes will occur as the works progress. Traffic disruptions are expected for another two months.

• For more information click here 

Hill End Road Upgrade

Works are underway for the upgrade of Hill End Road in Glenella as part of the Flood Recovery works being carried out throughout the Mackay region.  The upgrade works require relocating watermains, power, telecommunications and stormwater; and reconstruction of the pavement.

• Stage Description for Hill End Road

Scheduled works

As part of council's commitment to roads and drainage, work is underway at the following locations, your patience and co-operation is appreciated during these important works.  Mackay Regional Council urges motorists to take care around roadworks, adhere to all road signage, traffic controllers instructions and drive to the conditions of the road.

Mackay

Wood Street, Mackay – Victoria to Gordon Streets – Upgrading stormwater and Reconstruction of the pavement
River Street, Mackay – Wood to McAlister St – works on roundabout, subsoil drainage & upgrade of the pavement
Matsuura Drive, Mackay – Upgrading pavement
McEwans Beach Road, McEwans Beach - Road widening, Stormwater upgrade & Pavement reconstruction
Keeleys Road, Andergrove – Slade Point Rd to Andergrove Rd - Road Widening, stormwater upgrade & pavement reconstruction
Oak Street, Andergrove – Andergrove Rd to Tropical Ave - Drainage, reconstruction and pavement works
Caping Road, Bloomsbury - Road Realignment & River Crossing Repairs, Road realignment and reconstruction of the O'Connell River crossing in a section of Caping Road, Bloomsbury approximately 1.5km north west of the Bruce Highway.

Pioneer Valley

Roger Road Culverts, Gargett  - Reconstruction of culverts and section of road.
Perry Road, Walkerston - Reconstruction works on Perry Road from Bold Street to end, including drainage works
Mirani Various Streets - Stabilising & Resealing

Sarina

Petersen Street, Sarina - Reconstruction works between Place Avenue and Sarina Coast Road