Thursday, Mar 25, 2010 at 19:02
I travelled some of that section of road on Sunday.
Moree to Mungindi is sealed and in good condition,
Mungindi to
Thallon, is sealed and in below average condition due to the recent flood. I drove through 2 sections of
water about 150mm deep but about 30-40m wide, by next week it will be dry. Some of the road surface is non existant, so be prepared to go from a great surface to a very poor surface (usually in the floodways ;)
Thallon to
St George, is sealed with below average road surfaces in a lot of
places. The
Nindigully area is the worst section, I cruised along at the speed limit but slowed around
Nindigully due to the surface damage.
That is all I did on Sunday.
My Father just did
St George-
Cunnamulla-
Charleville-
Mitchell-
St George this week for work in a Ford Territory (works for the 3 Councils, Balonne, Paroo, and Murwah)
St George to
Bollon (not Balonne;) is sealed. The approach of the western side of the Bridge in
St George is
well below average. Other than that it is of reasonable condition.
The
Bollon to
Charleville road is listed as open but with extreme caution. It has not been maintained and is still to be fully inspected and repaired after the flood.
I would recommend that to get from
St George to
Charleville to go via
Mitchell then across to
Charleville. The
Mitchell -
St George road is sealed and in average condition, areas of concern are in the floodways.
Alternatively go from
St George through to
Cunnamulla then up to
Charleville.
Hope That helps
Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: Paul&Cathie - Thursday, Mar 25, 2010 at 22:29
Thursday, Mar 25, 2010 at 22:29
Thanks Kev,
Will take your advice and either go via
Mitchell or across to
Cunnamulla.
Paul
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Friday, Mar 26, 2010 at 08:40
Friday, Mar 26, 2010 at 08:40
Paul,
Going via
Mitchell is probably the shortest by at least 100kms.
The
Warrego highway has just been reopened to all traffic (it was restricted to a 5t limit) so I am assuming that most of the damaged sections in the
Mitchell to
Charleville have been repaired (only took 3 weeks).
Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: Paul&Cathie - Friday, Mar 26, 2010 at 21:48
Friday, Mar 26, 2010 at 21:48
Kev,
Can't thank you enough.
Cheers mate!
Paul
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 at 07:24
Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 at 07:24
Another point to consider, the grass on the road verges is about 3' in height and most of the guide posts are hidden. Makes for some interesting travelling during the day let alone at night.
There is still a lot of
water lying around so wildlife movement near the road is minimal, although expect the unexpected.
The road verges are also very soft so if you need to pull over pick your spot or you will get stuck.
Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 at 16:43
Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 at 16:43
Paul,
He is the latest road conditions for the Balonne Shire
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Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: Paul&Cathie - Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 at 20:01
Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 at 20:01
Thanks again. We always expect the unexpected, but will be more alert now. We'll also notify friends who will also be traveling the same roads, but not with us, to watch out.
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