Road closures and traffic disruptions
Storms can cause flash flooding throughout the region and impact our roads. Creeks, drains, roads and other watercourses can become inundated very quickly, sometimes in a matter of minutes.
While Council makes every effort to advise residents of water over local roads through the Disaster Dashboard and social media updates as well as broadcast information, the speed at which flash flooding occurs, and often just as quickly subsides, makes it extremely difficult for Council to get to every site in time to erect warning signage and remove signage in a timely manner.
Information about our roads is regularly updated during weather events, however these platforms are not monitored on a 24 hour basis. Please visit Council’s Disaster Dashboard for the latest information regarding Road Conditions.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads manages State controlled roads and motorists can refer to their website at QLD Traffic, for the current status of main roads in the area.
Council, in partnership with police and emergency response groups, is reinforcing the message:
"If it’s flooded forget it." Motorists should only drive when it is safe to do so.
Traffic disruptions due to Council roadworks
Motorists are advised that the following roads will be subject to changes in traffic management measures and the appropriate signage will be placed to guide motorists through or around the site during the period of construction. Council apologies for any inconvenience.
For further information on any of the project works, please visit: Current Projects – Roads, pathways and drainage projects.
| Location | Project Works | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branyan Street, Norville | Culvert Inspection | 25 January 2023 | 01 February 2023 |
| Barber Street, Bundberg North | Pathway | March 2023 | April 2023 |
| Adies Road, Bucca | Upgrade Floodways | March 2023 | April 2023 |
| Birthamba Road, Bucca | Blackspot Safety Works | April 2023 | May 2023 |
| Hummock Road, Woongarra | Road Widening and Sealing | 23 February 2023 | 26 May 2023 |
| Perry Street, Bundaberg North | Stormwater Pipe Replacement | 22 May 2023 | June 2023 |
Permanent road closures
In accordance with section 69 of the Local Government Act 2009, Bundaberg Regional Council advises that the following permanent traffic restrictions apply:
Calavos - Unnamed Road No. 4252
In the interests of public safety, unconstructed Unnamed Road No. 4252 is permanently closed to all vehicles.
Doolbi - Lucketts Road
As resolved at Council’s ordinary meeting of 7 September 2010, trucks are prohibited from using Lucketts Road, Doolbi, unless servicing properties.
Kensington - Unnamed Road No. 4262
Until further notice, Unnamed Road No. 4262 between Eggmolesse Street and the Ring Road is temporarily closed to all motorised vehicles.
Winfield - Unnamed Road No 4210
The Esplanade along Baffle Creek at Winfield (Unnamed Road No. 4210), between Rocky Point Road and the residences at the end of Pangola Street is permanently closed to all motorised vehicles.
Woodgate - Unconstructed Esplanade (Adjacent to Camp Gregory)
In the interests of public safety, a section of 200 metres in length of the unconstructed Esplanade along the Gregory River, Woodgate, adjacent to Camp Gregory, is permanently closed to all vehicles.