Upgrade works begin on Cattle Creek Bridge (Owens Creek Loop Road)

Published on 24 December 2024

Council contractors, Fressinet Australia, will begin maintenance works on Cattle Creek Bridge (Owens Creek Loop Road), Finch Hatton, this month.

The essential works will extend the life of the bridge and will be delivered in four stages, beginning on Monday, January 6, weather permitting.

Each stage will involve traffic disruptions with traffic control in place. There will be some noise and dust disturbances with various plant and equipment on site.

Works will be undertaken from 6.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with no works on public holidays.

The following disruptions to traffic will occur:

• Stage 1 – Intermittent traffic control will be in place from Monday, January 6, 2025, to Friday, February 14, 2025, weather permitting. On occasion, delays up to five minutes are expected.
• Stage 2 – Intermittent traffic control will be in place from Monday, February 24, 2025, to Monday, May 6, 2025 weather permitting. On occasion, delays up to five minutes are expected.

• Stage 3 – A full road closure, with detours, will be in place from Tuesday, May 6, 2025 to Monday, May 19, 2025, weather permitting. The additional travel time to and from Finch Hatton Gorge via the detour is about 15 minutes, while going to and from Owen Creek Loop Road is about 20 minutes. Please refer to bridge closure detour map overleaf.
• Stage 4 – Intermittent traffic control will be in place from Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to Friday, June 13, weather permitting. On occasion, delays up to five minutes are expected.

The project is expected to be completed by mid-June, 2025.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates your patience during these essential works.

For enquiries, please contact council on 1300 MACKAY (622 529).