Changed traffic conditions – Targa GBR

Cairns Regional Council advises that there will be road closures and changed traffic conditions this weekend for the Targa Great Barrier Reef tarmac rally.

Temporary road closures will occur at various locations across the Cairns region and neighbouring local government areas from Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September.

To see the full list, visit www.targa.com.au (or see summary below).

Targafest on the Cairns Esplanade

The Cairns community is invited to celebrate the Targa Great Barrier Reef at Targafest on the Cairns Esplanade this Saturday 30 August from 5pm to 9pm.

Cars will be parked along the Cairns Esplanade for public viewing for the duration of Targafest, which also includes free family activities.

The Cairns Esplanade will be closed to traffic between Spence Street and Florence Street from 5am until 11pm.

Deliveries and access will be available via traffic control until the hard closure at 2pm.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by these closures and appreciates the patience and cooperation of road users.

Further details about Targa GBR, including a spectator guide can be found on the official event website www.targa.com.au.

Road Closures

FRIDAY 30 AUGUST

Hartley Street, Cairns, between Sheridan and Grafton streets, 7am to 9.40am.Gray Road, between Pine Creek Road and Green Hill Road, 8am to 12.30pmGreenhill Road, between Gray Road and Pine Creek Road, 8am to 12.30pmGillies Highway, between Appaloosa Street and Boar Pocket Road, 8.35am to 2.35pmLake Morris Road, from 1km before Campbell’s Lookout to Lake Morris, 11.50am to 5.50pm

SATURDAY 31 AUGUST

Hartley Street, between Sheridan Street and Grafton Street, 6.45am to 9.25amThe Esplanade, between Spence Street and Florence Street, 5.30pm to 10pm

SUNDAY 1 SEPTEMBER

Hartley Street, between Sheridan Street and Grafton Street, 6.45am to 8.40amKennedy Highway (Kuranda Range), between Canopys Edge Boulevard and Black Mountain Road, 6.46am to 11.16am