ROADS UPDATE at 11.40am April 18: The Peninsula Developmental Road from Laura to Coen has reopened to high clearance four-wheel-drives only, with a maximum GVM of 5 tonnes. Motorists are urged to drive with caution due to boggy conditions and damaged road surface. The road is closed at the Archer River due to flooding, however from Coen to Weipa is open to high clearance four-wheel-drives with a 5t GVM.
Please download the following fact sheet before travelling the PDR: https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/…/Driving-the-Peninsula-Developm… Any vehicles over 5 tonnes must apply for a Load Limit Permit. Please contact the Cairns Traffic Management Centre Monday to Friday on 13 19 40 for more information.
Have a safe and happy Easter!