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Alerts - 48 today
See full calendarTemporary Road Closure - Mermaid Waters
Day 123 of 144
Streets affected: Karbunya Street (Half road, traffic control - expect delays) between Sunshine Boulevard and Binnacle Court
Also affected: Sonia Street and Peter Parade
Date 1: 4 November 2020 End date: 23 December 2020
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Date 2: 4 January 2021 End date: 27 March 2021
Duration: 6.30am to 5.30pm
Reason: Upgrade stormwater infrastructure pipe network
all regions
Temporary Road Closure - Coolangatta
Day 108 of 120
Streets affected: Petrie Street (half road closure with detour - traffic control on site) between Marine Parade and Eden Avenue
Date 1: 19 November 2020 to 18 December 2020
Date 2: 4 January 2021 to 18 March 2021
Duration: 6:30am – 6:30pm
Reason: To facilitate safe movement during construction activities
south
Temporary Road Closure - Palm Beach / Elanora
Day 62 of 178
Streets affected: Palm Beach Avenue (Reduced lanes) between K P McGrath Drive and Philippine Parade
Also affected: Tahiti Avenue and Katamunda Close
Start date: 4 January 2021
End date: 30 June 2021
Duration: Midnight – 11:59pm
Reason: To facilitate the installation of temporary signs as part of the M1 Upgrade project
south
Temporary Road Closure - Main Beach
Day 62 of 88
Streets affected: Woodroffe Avenue (full road closure local traffic access only) between Main Beach Parade and End of road
Start date: 4 January 2021
End date: 1 April 2021
Duration: 5am – 6:30pm
Reason: To facilitate safe environment for all road users during major deliveries utilising a mobile crane and concrete pours
south
Temporary Road Closure - Nerang
Day 54 of 74
Streets affected: Cayuga Road intersection with Station Street (Reduced lanes) between New Street and Grenfell Street
Start date: 11 January 2021
End date: 26 March 2021
Duration: 8pm – 6am
Reason: To facilitate new communication network being installed on behalf of City of Gold Coast
north
Temporary Road Closure - Ormeau
Day 48 of 691
Streets affected: Unformed Road (Vennor Reserve) (Full road closure with traffic control – expect delays) between Peachey Road and Shaws Pocket Road North
Start date: 18 January 2021
End date: 9 December 2022
Duration: 6.30am to 5.00pm
Reason: Construction of new 70m telecommunications tower (including associated equipment) and decommission existing structure and remove from site – entire project timeframe is approximately 23 months. Works include upgrade of track/road.
north
Temporary Road Closure - Burleigh Heads
Day 45 of 70
Streets affected: Tallebudgera Drive Footbridge (partial footpath closure) between Tallebudgera Creek Road and Tallebudgera Drive
Start date: 21 January 2021
End date: 31 March 2021
Duration: Midnight – 11:59pm
Reason: To facilitate the construction of a temporary access structure between pedestrian footbridge and the M1 Pacific Motorway
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Temporary Road Closure - Pimpama
Day 45 of 91
Streets affected: Bull Road (half road closure with traffic control – expect delays) between Rifle Range Road and Winchester Crescent
Start date: 21 January 2021
End date: 21 April 2021
Duration: 6:30am – 6:30pm
Reason: Construction of Pimpama Sports Hub - truck access in and out of site
north
Temporary Road Closure - Palm Beach
Day 44 of 160
Streets affected: Sarawak Avenue (continuous verge/footpath closure) between Coolgardie Street and Tahiti Avenue
Start date: 22 January 2021
End date: 30 June 2021
Duration: Midnight – 23:59pm
Reason: M1 Upgrade Project - to facilitate the reconstruction of the road and adjacent footpaths
south
Temporary Road Closure - Mermaid Waters
Day 41 of 62
Streets affected: Sonia Street and Peter Parade (full road closure local traffic access only) between Karbunya Street and Pacific Avenue
Start date: 25 January 2021
End date: 27 March 2021
Duration: Midnight – 11:59pm
Reason: To facilitate upgrade stormwater infrastructure pipe network
south
Temporary Road Closure - Broadbeach
Day 39 of 91
Streets affected: George Avenue (half road closure with detour - traffic control on site) between Surf Parade and Old Burleigh Road
Start date: 27 January 2021
End date: 27 April 2021
Duration: 6:30am – 6:30pm
Reason: To facilitate safe environment during construction activities
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Temporary Road Closure - Mermaid Beach
Day 37 of 90
Streets affected: Peerless Avenue (half road closure with traffic control – expect delays) between Gold Coast Highway and Hedges Avenue
Start date: 29 January 2021
End date: 28 April 2021
Duration: 6:30am – 6:30pm
Reason: To facilitate a safe working environment during construction activities
south
Temporary Road Closure - Currumbin Waters
Day 34 of 150
Streets affected: Guineas Creek Road (Reduced lanes) between Doubleview Drive and Numidia Street
Start date: 1 February 2021
End date: 30 June 2021
Duration: Midnight – 11:59pm
Reason: To safely construct a retaining wall adjacent to the roadway
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Temporary Road Closure - Mermaid Waters
Day 34 of 150
Streets affected: Surfers Avenue (Reduced lanes) between Sunshine Boulevard and Vatakoula Parade
Start date: 1 February 2021
End date: 30 June 2021
Duration: 6am – 5pm
Reason: To safely construct the signalisation of the intersection Sunshine Boulevard / Surfers Avenue
south
Temporary Road Closure - Pimpama
Day 27 of 68
Streets affected: Rifle Range Road (half road closure with traffic control – expect delays) between The Heights Boulevard and Bull Road
Start date: 8 February 2021
End date: 16 April 2021
Duration: 6:30am – 6:30pm
Reason: Construction of shared footpath and kerb and channel replacement
north
Temporary Road Closure - Broadbeach
Day 27 of 33
Streets affected: Old Burleigh Road (half road closure with traffic control – expect delays) between Charles Avenue and Victoria Avenue
Start date: 8 February 2021
End date: 12 March 2021
Duration: 8am – 5pm
Reason: To facilitate the installation of decorative lights and restoration works
south
Temporary Road Closure - Reedy Creek
Day 27 of 97
Streets affected: Bridgman Drive (half road closure with traffic control – expect delays) between Ridgevista Court and Boambee Court
Start date: 8 February 2021
End date: 15 May 2021
Duration 1: 9am – 2:30pm (School Days)
Duration 2: 7am - 5pm (Saturdays and School Holidays only)
Reason: Asphalt resurfacing works
north
Temporary Road Closure - Palm Beach
Day 25 of 141
Streets affected: Tallebudgera Drive (full road closure local traffic access only) between End of road and Elanora Wastewater Treatment Plant
Start date: 10 February 2021
End date: 30 June 2021
Duration: Midnight – 11:59pm
Reason: To facilitate the construction of new M1 (Pacific Motorway) access
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Temporary Road Closure - Gaven
Day 24 of 29
Streets affected: Smith Street (Reduced lanes) between Hymix Road overpass and Banyula Drive
Start date: 11 February 2021
End date: 11 March 2021
Duration: 9am – 2:30pm
Reason: To undertake falling weight deflectometer (FWD) and ground penetrating radar (GPR) testing under rolling traffic control
north
Temporary Road Closure - Pimpama
Day 20 of 28
Streets affected: Yawalpah Road (Reduced lanes) between Attenborough Boulevard and Old Pacific Highway overpass
Also affected: Rifle Range Road and Bull Road
Start date: 14 February 2021
End date: 14 March 2021
Duration: 8pm – 4am
Reason: Utility potholing / geotechnical surveying and FWD testing as part of the Exit 49 Interchange upgrade
north
Temporary Road Closure - Currumbin
Day 20 of 45
Streets affected: Elizabeth Street (full road closure local traffic access only) between Noojee Street and Love Street
Start date: 15 February 2021
End date: 31 March 2021
Duration: Midnight – 11:59pm
Reason: To facilitate stormwater construction
south
Temporary Road Closure - Palm Beach
Day 20 of 71
Streets affected: Tallebudgera Drive (full road closure local traffic access only) between Diplacus Drive and Melaleuca Drive
Start date: 15 February 2021
End date: 26 April 2021
Duration: Midnight – 11:59pm
Reason: The Tallebudgera Drive Bridge will be CLOSED to all vehicular traffic for remedial works. Access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained.
south
Temporary Road Closure - Coolangatta
Day 20 of 29
Streets affected: Eden Avenue (full road closure local traffic access only) between Hill Street and Ward Street
Start date: 15 February 2021
End date: 15 March 2021
Duration: 6:30am – 6:30pm
Reason: To facilitate water and sewer connections
south
Temporary Road Closure - Pimpama
Day 19 of 60
Streets affected: Mirinae Circuit (full road closure local traffic access only) between Lee Street and Soldier Bird Avenue
Start date: 16 February 2021
End date: 16 April 2021
Duration: Midnight – 11:59pm
Reason: Removal and relaying asphalt to rectify works. Further rework required.
north
Temporary Road Closure - Currumbin
Day 18 of 90
Streets affected: Pacific Parade (half road closure with traffic control – expect delays) between Murraba Street and Tomewin Street
Start date: 17 February 2021
End date: 17 May 2021
Duration: 6:30am – 6:30pm
Reason: To facilitate a safe environment during construction activities and site deliveries at new development
south
Temporary Road Closure - Upper Coomera
Day 16 of 36
Streets affected: Reserve Road (half road closure with traffic control – expect delays) between Heathwood Drive and Weir Drive
Start date: 18 February 2021
End date: 26 March 2021
Duration: 7pm – 5am
Reason: Undertake falling weight deflectometer (FWD) and ground penetrating radar (GPR) testing under mobile works closure and Geotechnical Investigations
north
Temporary Road Closure - Upper Coomera
Day 13 of 14
Streets affected: Phaeton Street (full road closure local traffic access only) between Isetta Court and Old Coach Road
Also affected: Billinghurst Crescent
Start date: 21 February 2021
End date: 7 March 2021
Duration: 6pm – 6am
Reason: To facilitate road profiling and asphalt works
north
Temporary Road Closure - Palm Beach
Day 13 of 27
Streets affected: The Esplanade (shared path) between Twenty Fifth Avenue and Twenty Seventh Avenue
Start date: 22 February 2021
End date: 20 March 2021
Duration: Midnight – 11:59pm
Reason: Stage 3 Seawall construction for 'Perspective' Development at 488 The Esplanade
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Temporary Road Closure - Palm Beach
Day 13 of 36
Streets affected: Swordfish Court (half road closure with traffic control – expect delays) between Townson Avenue and End of road
Start date: 22 February 2021
End date: 29 March 2021
Duration: 6:30am – 5:30pm
Reason: To facilitate the demolition and construction of kerb and channel
south
Temporary Road Closure - Coomera
Day 13 of 15
Streets affected: Foxwell Road (Reduced lanes) between Railway Road and Finnegan Way
Start date: 22 February 2021
End date: 8 March 2021
Duration: 9am – 2:30pm
Reason: To facilitate the installation of a new conduit in the centre median
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Temporary Road Closure - Stapylton
Day 12 of 90
Streets affected: Hillside Drive (half road closure with traffic control – expect delays) between Stapylton Jacobs Well Road and End of road
Also affected: Yellowood Road, De Bortoli Street and Quarry Road
Start date: 22 February 2021
End date: 23 May 2021
Duration: 6pm – 6am
Reason: Constructing an industrial subdivision (Vantage) at Yatala, including upgrading the entry off Stapylton Jacobs Well Road
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Temporary Road Closure - Coomera
Day 12 of 14
Streets affected: Finnegan Way (half road closure with traffic control – expect delays) between Felix Entrance and Cirrus Way
Also affected: Lily Avenue and Trillers Avenue
Start date: 22 February 2021
End date: 8 March 2021
Duration: 7pm – 6am
Reason: Remove and replace asphalt
north
Temporary Road Closure - Palm Beach
Day 12 of 128
Streets affected: The Esplanade (shared path) between Twenty Seventh Avenue and Twenty Fifth Avenue
Start date: 23 February 2021
End date: 30 June 2021
Duration: Midnight – 11:59pm
Reason: Closures to facilitate safe environment during foreshore development
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Temporary Road Closure - Arundel
Day 12 of 15
Streets affected: Napper Road (Reduced lanes) between Woodlands Way and Allied Drive
Start date: 23 February 2021
End date: 9 March 2021
Duration: 9am – 2:30pm
Reason: To facilitate inspection of conduits and pits
north
Temporary Road Closure - Carrara
Day 11 of 24
Streets affected: Manchester Road (Reduced lanes) between Hoy Street and End of road
Start date: 24 February 2021
End date: 19 March 2021
Duration: 9am – 2:30pm
Reason: To facilitate installation of new pram ramps, traffic signal footings and posts
north
Temporary Road Closure - Gaven
Day 8 of 28
Streets affected: Smith Street (half road closure with traffic control – expect delays) between Hymix Road overpass and Banyula Drive
Start date: 26 February 2021
End date: 26 March 2021
Duration: 7pm – 5am
Reason: Undertake geotechnical investigations including drilling and sampling of boreholes by 4WD rig, backfilling and capping to reinstate the road surface.
north
Temporary Road Closure - Carrara
Day 7 of 170
Streets affected: Alabaster Drive (full road closure local traffic access only) between Nerang Broadbeach Road and Plateau Crescent
Start date: 27 February 2021
End date: 16 August 2021
Duration: Noon – 1am
Reason: To facilitate safe ingress and egress of patrons attending AFL event at Metricon Stadium
Closure times will vary as per AFL Fixture 2021
north
Temporary Road Closure - Main Beach
Day 6 of 14
Streets affected: Main Beach Parade (full road closure local traffic access only) between Woodroffe Avenue and Ferny Avenue
Also affected: Breaker Street
Start date: 28 February 2021
End date: 14 March 2021
Duration: 6pm – 6am
Reason: Mill, profile and resurface roadway pavement asphalt in echelon
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Temporary Road Closure - Southport
Day 6 of 12
Streets affected: Little High Street (Reduced lanes) between Nerang Street and Queen Street
Start date: 1 March 2021
End date: 12 March 2021
Duration: Midnight – 11:59pm
Reason: To facilitate tie in works and civil works
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Temporary Road Closure - Palm Beach
Day 6 of 89
Streets affected: Palm Beach Avenue (half road closure with detour - traffic control on site) between Jefferson Lane and Gold Coast Highway
Start date: 1 March 2021
End date: 28 May 2021
Duration: 6:30am – 6:30pm
Reason: To facilitate large concrete pours and deliveries
south
Pest Animal Trapping - Bonogin Conservation Area, Knack Ridge Reserve, Upper Mudgeeraba Conservation Area
Day 6 of 12
Areas Affected: Bonogin Conservation Area, Knack Ridge Reserve, Upper Mudgeeraba Conservation Area
Pest animal trapping will be carried out within the above areas from 7.00am on Monday 1st March 2021 to 11.59pm on Friday 12th March 2021 . Consequently, entry to these areas will be prohibited.
Section closures will be marked with a sign or barrier tape placed along entry tracks and will be permanently closed for the entire period, both day and night.
Please do not enter closed sections as penalties apply.
all regions
Pest Animal Trapping - Bonogin Conservation Area, Knack Ridge Reserve, Upper Mudgeeraba Conservation Area
Day 6 of 12
Areas Affected: Bonogin Conservation Area, Knack Ridge Reserve, Upper Mudgeeraba Conservation Area
Pest animal trapping will be carried out within the above areas from 7.00am on Monday 1st March 2021 to 11.59pm on Friday 12th March 2021 . Consequently, entry to these areas will be prohibited.
Section closures will be marked with a sign or barrier tape placed along entry tracks and will be permanently closed for the entire period, both day and night.
Please do not enter closed sections as penalties apply.
all regions
Temporary Road Closure - Southport
Day 5 of 40
Streets affected: Hinze Street (full road closure local traffic access only) between Scarborough Street and Davenport Street
Start date: 1 March 2021
End date: 10 April 2021
Duration: 7pm – 3am
Reason: To facilitate aluminium cladding replacement
north
Temporary Road Closure - Ashmore
Day 5 of 11
Streets affected: Cotlew Street (half road closure with traffic control, parking – expect delays) between Currumburrra Road and Wardoo Street
Also affected: Lindal Street and Corunna Crescent
Start date: 2 March 2021
End date: 12 March 2021
Duration: 6.30am - 2.30pm
Reason: To facilitate concreting shared path, pram ramps, driveway construction works including bus stop installation.
north
Temporary Road Closure - Broadbeach
Day 4 of 15
Streets affected: Armrick Avenue (full road closure local traffic access only) between Surf Parade and roundabout
Start date: 3 March 2021
End date: 17 March 2021
Duration: 6pm – 6am
Reason: To safely mill, profile and reseal roadway pavement asphalt
south
Temporary Road Closure - Burleigh Heads
Day 3 of 6
Streets affected: The Esplanade (full road closure local traffic access only) between Second Avenue and Third Avenue
Date 1: 4 March 2021 only
Date 2: 9 March 2021 only
Duration: 5am – 10pm
Reason: To facilitate 2x large concrete pours
south
Temporary Road Closure - Merrimac / Robina
Day 0 of 1
Streets affected: Robina Parkway (full road closure local traffic access only) between Gooding Drive and Paradise Springs Avenue
Also affected: Boowaggan Road (full road closure local traffic access only) between Gooding Drive and Robina Parkway
Also affected: Markeri Street (reduced lanes) between Caulfield Street and Robina Parkway
Start date: 6 March 2021
End date: 7 March 2021
Duration: 1pm – 1pm
Reason: To facilitate an EVENT
south
Water Interruption - Robina
3.00pm - 4.00pm
Streets Affected : Thorngate Dr , Kidman St , Wynvale Pl , Hindmarsh Ct , Priddeys Rd , Tiffany Cl , Wattle Glen Pl , Kingrove St.
Causes : Repair Water Main.
W/O : 20662112
Notif : 1000752582
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