PENINSULA DEVELOPMENTAL ROAD as at 10:00 am 30 JANUARY 2009 from Lakeland to Weipa due to flooding at various crossings with a 5 tonne local access load limit elsewhere. [Advice received from Department of Main roads.]
Significant fines can be imposed for breaches of restricted alcohol limits. If you are planning a trip that may take you to the Far North of Queensland please check before you leave to avoid embarassment by calling 1300 789 000
PLEASE NOTE THIS REGION IS RECOMMENDED TO 4WD VEHICLES AT ALL TIMES.
| Section/Road/Track | Status | Comments |
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| Archer River Crossing | Open |
River Starting to fluctuate over causeway one more good rain and the crossing will be over for a while make sure you contact the archer river roadhouse before leaving or crossing. 40603266
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Battlecamp Road | Open |
Caution at Normanby River Crossing
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Cape Melville/Bathurst Bay via Kalpowar Station | Caution |
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Cape Melville/Bathurst Bay via Mt Webb - Wakooka R | Caution |
When open TRAVEL AT OWN RISK. Any vehicles caught going around 'Road Closed 'signs will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Large 4WD Vehicles only. Dirt road in EXTREMELY poor condition in an isolated area.
Because of the isolation of this area, you are advised to ensure others know your expected date of return before travelling on this road.
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Coen to Port Stewart Road | Open |
With Care
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Coen to Weipa | Open 4WD |
5 tonne local traffic only
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Frenchmans Track alt route to Lockhart River. | Unknown |
Permission required to traverse this road.
Pascoe River crossing is deep and rough. Northern Bank of Pascoe River is steep and currently sandy after a massive flood. If going up this bank you will need very low tyre pressures and traction assistance or a winch. (Until the volume of traffic finds the rock base again) Please leave feedback if you have current info.
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Hann River Crossing | Caution |
Laura to the Hann River 5 tonne limit local access only
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Iron Range Nat. Park/Lockhart River/Chilli Beach | Open |
Take care. check local conditions. Rivers swell very quickly in this area do not enter unless you know the area.
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Lakefield National Park | Open |
Seasonal Closure
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Lakefield National Park Rd to Musgrave | Caution |
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Lakefield National Park to Bathurst Bay | Open 4WD |
.Kalpower Station/Pandanus Park only open to Veterans from all conflicts and their invited guests. Bathurst Heads. Low lying salt flats - Rain can strand vehicles quickly in this area there are no available services for recovery nearby.
Gate is closed please respect instructions on gates,
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Lakeland to Laura | Open |
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Laura River Crossing | Caution |
Laura river crossing still has the possibility of going up and down without notice due to rain in catchment areas.
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Laura to Musgrave | Caution |
5 Tonne Load Limit
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Lochart River to Peninsula development Rd | Open |
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Maitland Downs | Open |
Subject to flooding at creek crossings.
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| McLeod River Crossing | Open |
14km North West of Mount Carbine at McLeod River
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Morehead River Crossing | Open |
Hann River to Musgrave
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Musgrave to Coen | Caution |
North to Coen- Closed to road trains.
If it rains before you come to this section drive to conditions.
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| North of Coen | Open 4WD |
Coen Airport turnoff to Archer River
Road in front of Merluna/watson river, aurukun to york downs becoming rough.
5 tonne load limit local traffic only.
Road starting to get very rough and slippery 4x4 recommended as at 6/1/09
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| North of Weipa | Open |
North of Weipa Turnofff Road in average condition corrugations developing. If it rains before you come to this section drive to conditions. passable all year round in a 4wd.
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Old Laura to Marina Plains | Caution |
access via Mariner plains is open.
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Palmerville Road | Closed |
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Peninsula Development Road to Aurukun | Open 4WD |
Entry to aurukun requires a permit. Road in very sad state LOCAL access only. Trucks bogged on road.
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Portland Road (including Chilli Beach | Open |
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| South of Bamaga | Open |
Be alert for Changing Road conditions.
Batavia shortcut Road Weipa to Bamaga is open.
Bamaga Road from Moreton to Captain Billys turnoff & Captain Billys turnoff to the Jardine Ferry is open, however recommended to large 4wd vehicles with care.
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Telegraph Rd | Caution |
High clearance well prepared vehicles only.standard 4wd with extreme care and snorkel. Conditions can change rapidly with traffic and rain.
Nolans Brook is deep and has soft sandy bottom - cross at own risk. But passable with snorkel and care. Vehicles have bogged here towing trailers and filled up with water - ensure laptops cameras fridges and valuable items are above water level as a precaution.
Bypasses available
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Weipa Access | Open |
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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| Whites Creek Road | Closed |
Parts Closed
Updated: 17/11/2009 9:00:36 AM
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