Heavier trucks now crossing Noah Creek Bridge
Cape Tribulation
Temporary repairs to Noah Creek Bridge near Cape Tribulation are complete, with the 16-tonne load rating now restored.
Heavier delivery trucks will now be able to use the bridge, just south of Cape Trib, improving certainty for businesses and the community in the tourism hotspot.
New custom-made timber girders have been installed on the bridge, with the Douglas Shire Council works jointly funded by the State and Federal Governments.
“This upgrade is a vital step in restoring safe and reliable access for service vehicles, freight operators, tourism providers and residents across Cape Tribulation, Wujal Wujal and other Daintree communities,” a council statement reads.
“Thank you to the community for your patience and to the crews who made this happen.”
A new $12m bridge capable of supporting 44-tonne trucks is set to be built next year across Noah Creek.
Cook MP David Kempton said last month the new bridge would replace the bridge which has now been temporarily repaired.
“Good news for Cape Trib residents and travellers,” Mr Kempton said at the time.
“It certainly brings some security and certainty to those communities.”
The new 44-tonne-limit bridge has been in storage since being delivered in 2019.
Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said last month the council would “continue to work closely with communities north of the Daintree River throughout the road-upgrade process” and remained “focused on long-term solutions that improve resilience and connectivity”.
Communities north of Noah Creek have long been campaigning for the bridge to be replaced.
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