ROAD CONDITIONS & CLOSURES
Updated: 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
This page provides an update on all roads managed by Cook Shire Council. Cook Shire Council aims to keep drivers, locals, tourists and their families safe on our roads.
Cook SHire
Up to date Road Information
During the wet season, in order to protect the safety of users, the structural integrity of the roads and help to keep supply lines open to towns, stations and communities throughout Cape York, often requires Council to place access restrictions on roads, or close them entirely.
Heavy rains and flash flooding can cause wash outs and lift large sections of bitumen, rending the roads dangerous and impassable.
The wet season also makes sealed and unsealed outback roads soft and vulnerable.
Vehicles travelling over this soft, water-soaked ground cause wheel ruts that hold the water when it rains. The water is then able to seep in further, causing deeper damage and prolonged road closures – the additional damage sometimes taking up to months to stabilise, rehabilitate and repair.
This is why it’s important that all drivers obey road closures and weight restrictions. Non-essential travel along these roads often causes additional, prolonged closures and delays.
If you have extenuating circumstances and no other alternative but to travel along a closed road, you must apply for a permit.
Current Council
Road conditions
Jensen's Crossing Bridge
Drive with caution and to prevailing road conditions
4WD only: No
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Bloomfield Rd (Rossville/Bloomfield Rd)
Drive with caution and to prevailing road conditions, obey changed traffic conditionsDrive with caution and to prevailing road conditions, obey changed traffic conditions
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 44t Load Limit – Single Lane Ayton to Wujal Wujal
Comments:
Locals (including Wujal Wujal residents) to proceed with caution and at own risk.
Please avoid all non-essential travel.
4WD, high clearance ONLY. Avoid travel at night and in the event of more rainfall.Isabella-McIvor Rd – to Starcke River Boat Ramp
High Clearance 4WD’s Recommended. Drive with Extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Battlecamp Rd
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Lakefield Rd – Southern end to Ranger Station
High Clearance 4WD Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Lakefield Rd – from Ranger Station North
High Clearance 4WD Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Marina Plains Rd
High Clearance 4WD Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Running Creek to Port Stewart Rd
High Clearance 4WD Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: 5t Load Limit No Trailers
Comments: Wet or boggy conditions, Bad wheel ruts &/or washouts
Lilyvale Rd
High Clearance 4WD Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Kimba Rd
HIgh Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Kimba-Gamboola Rd
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Dixie-Kimba Rd
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments: Wet or boggy conditions, Bad wheel ruts &/or washouts
Dixie Rd
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Killarney Rd
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Drumduff/Koolatah Rd
Cook Shire Section Only
Contact Carpentaria Shire Council for their section – (07) 4745 2200
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Welcome Rd
Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Fairview/Palmerville Rd
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Palmerville/Maytown Rd
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Whites Creek Rd (to Maytown)
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Old Coach Road
Restricted Access – Staircase Closed – Bollards in Place.
Non Maintained Road. Drive with Extreme Caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Only
Comments:
Byerstown Rd
Maintained Road up to Palmer River. Drive with caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Bonny Glen Rd
Drive with caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Musgrave/Strathgordon Rd (to Pormpuraaw)
Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use:
Comments:
Aurukun Rd
Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use:
Comments: Caution at dip approx 9.5km from the Intersection
Port Stewart Rd through Old Coen Road
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Holroyd Rd
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Rokeby Rd
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Mein/Batavia Rd
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Moreton/Bramwell Rd
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Bamaga Rd
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Sudley/Batavia Rd
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Bertihaugh Track - Limited Access
Non Maintained Track. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments: Wet or boggy conditions, Bad wheel ruts &/or washouts
Portland Roads Rd (including road to Chilli Beach)
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments:
Mt Webb/Wakooka Rd - (Kalpowar section)
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments: Wet or boggy conditions, Bad wheel ruts &/or washouts
Mt Webb/Wakooka Rd - (Starcke section)
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles Recommended. Drive with extreme caution and to prevailing road conditions.
4WD only: Yes
Restrictions on Road Use: No
Comments: Wet or boggy conditions, Bad wheel ruts &/or washouts
Grassy Hill Rd
NOT SUITABLE FOR CARAVANS OR RVs.
Bitumen but very steep and narrow.
COACHES – 7m max length (usually 22 seater).
Mulligan Highway
STATE CONTROLLED ROAD
contact Dept Transport & Main Roads
Phone: 131 940
Website: https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/
Peninsula Development Road (Lakeland to Weipa)
STATE CONTROLLED ROAD
contact Dept Transport & Main Roads
Phone: 131 940
Website: https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/
Endeavour Valley Road
STATE CONTROLLED ROAD
contact Dept Transport & Main Roads
Phone: 131 940
Website: https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/