Mareeba Shire Council advises that the Barron River Bridge on Oak Forest Road will be temporarily closed to allow for essential refurbishment and strengthening of the bridge.
The existing timber structure has reached the end of its service life, and these works are necessary to ensure the long-term safety and reliability of the bridge.
The contractor has made a change to the work method compared to the previous notice which has enabled a temporary bridge to be provided which will reduce the overall time that residents will need to detour through Mona Mona.
CLOSURE DETAILS:
- Bridge Works Commence: Tuesday, 7 October 2025
- Full Bridge Closure – 3 Days: 7–9 October 2025 (to dismantle the existing bridge)
- TEMPORARY Bridge in place for vehicle access in between closures: 10–24 October 2025 (approximate dates)
- Final Bridge Closure – 3 Days: 25–27 October 2025 (to reassemble the updated bridge – dates may change slightly, we will provide an update if the date changes)
The total full closure will be for six days (three at the start and three at the end of the replacement period, with a temporary bridge available for vehicles between these days).
Traffic Detour: Vehicles will be redirected via Armstrong Road, Mona Mona Road, and Black Mountain Road.
Signage will be in place to guide all motorists. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete these critical works.