Night closures next month for Noah Creek Bridge
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The Noah Creek Bridge near Cape Tribulation is expected to be closed overnight for 10 days in October as works are done to strengthen the decaying structure.
The works will take place between 6.30pm and 6am from October 13-22, Douglas Shire Council states.
The aim of the works is to restore the bridge’s original 16-tonne load rating following damage sustained during Cyclone Jasper.
The bridge has been operating under an 8-tonne load limit, significantly impacting residents, tour operators, delivery services and emergency vehicles.
Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said the roadworks would have the greatest impact on those people travelling to and departing Cape Tribulation.
“For residents heading home or visitors staying in Cape Tribulation, it’s important to plan ahead,” Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said.
“Vehicles will need to reach Noah Creek before 6.30pm to travel north, and if heading south, they’ll need to wait until 6am.
“Council will do everything we can to keep the bridge open during the day, but like most projects of this scale, there’s always a chance that unexpected issues could arise.
“If access needs to change, we’ll make sure our community is updated as quickly as possible.”
Emergency access will be provided at all times through the existing temporary crossing.
The council has won Queensland Reconstruction Authority funding for the project.
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