Roads

The Cassowary Coast Region has a 1550km road network, with about 1200km of council-owned and managed roads. The remainder are state-controlled roads, owned and managed by the Department of Transport and Mains Roads. Council has 169 bridges and 139 major road culverts which have a total length of 3km. From the 169 bridges there are:

  • Before reporting a damaged road check to see who maintains the road, by using the search tool below. If your road is managed by Council report your issue via our online Road Maintenance Request Form.

    If your road is a managed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads report your issue directly. 

    Councils Road Maintenance Request Form

    Department of Transport and Mains Roads Request

    QLD Traffic Lookup

  • See the list of roads within the Cassowary Coast Region that is managed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. 

    • Bruce Highway
    • Palmerston Highway
    • Henderson Drive
    • Boogan Road
    • South Johnstone Road
    • Tully-Mission Beach Road
    • South Mission Beach Road
    • Murdering Point Road
    • El-Arish Mission Beach Road
    • Silkwood-Japoon Road
    • Davidson Road
    • Tully Heads Road
    • Mourilyan Harbour Road
    • Innisfail-Japoon Road

  • Council has limited liability for damage caused by potholes or road hazards, as the road network in Queensland is governed by the Civil Liability Act 2003. While regular inspections are conducted, residents are encouraged to report any road damage. 

    If you wish to make a claim, please provide: 

    • Two repair quotes
    • A letter of demand
    • Completed claim form

    Public Damages Claim Form

    It is recommended not to carry out any repairs on the vehicle until your claim is processed.

    Any claims relating to major roads such as the main highways should be made to the Department of Main roads.

Works On Council Road Reserve

If you are planning works that involves a council-controlled road area, you need to ask Council for permission before beginning. A Council controlled road area includes the road and footpath. 

    • a new vehicle access (driveway) to your property or improvements to an existing access
    • works in front of a business that you own or rent
    • installation of a structure
    • excavating drains

  • To ensure the safe management of vehicle and pedestrian traffic and to protect Council infrastructure, all works on Council roads require an application to be completed and submitted. Council must also ensure that stormwater flow is not disrupted during or after the works.

    If you plan to undertake works on a Council-controlled road, you must complete and submit an Approved Form 4.23 Alteration or Improvement of Local Government Controlled Areas or Roads to Council.

    For works on a State-controlled road, you will need to obtain a permit from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) and may also require approval from Council. Contact details for DTMR are provided below.

  • Under State Government legislation, anyone conducting works on Council roads must engage a Registered Traffic Management Company to develop a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) that complies with the latest requirements.

    The TMP must be submitted along with the relevant application before any work begins.

    For more information on traffic management requirements, click here

    Complete the application, Approved Form 4.23 Alteration or Improvement of Local Government Controlled Areas or Roads

Temporary Road Closures - Markets, Parades, Sports Events, Roadworks etc.

If you are planning an event involving a Council controlled area (such as a market, parade, sporting event or roadworks) this may require a partial or full closure of the road or footpath, you will need permission from Council. 

The process is similar to carrying out works on a road and the application form is the same.

Approved Form 4.23 Alteration or Improvement of Local Government Controlled Areas or Roads

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