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More than a thousand residents of the Cassowary Coast and surrounding regions have rallied behind Trudy Tschui’s push to deliver a safer and more resilient crossing at Banyan Creek, locally known as Whitings Crossing on Tully–Mission Beach Road.
With support from Member for Parliament for the Hinchinbrook electorate, Shane Knuth, Ms Tschui launched a petition to present the community’s concerns directly to the State Government, highlighting safety risks associated with the bridge.
“I know as a long-time resident that many people feel unsafe approaching and driving on the bridge, so let them pass that message on,” she said.
“I hope the government will listen to the people.”
Ms Tschui said the petition argues that the weight and size of modern vehicles exceed the outdated building standards of the bridge, adding the structure carries high traffic volumes each day and sits too low in a flood-prone area.
“On a good day, it’s a dangerous bridge,” she said.
“People slow as they approach the bridge if there’s oncoming traffic, thus causing cars behind to brake suddenly – this was my recent experience – but I have been told of wing mirrors being broken, and people holding their breath as they drive across it.”
Whitings Crossing provides a key link between the Bruce Highway, Tully and Mission Beach, with motorists, school and commercial buses, trucks and caravans using the bridge daily.
“I believe the community would like to see the bridge raised to restrict flooding and the bridge itself widened,” Ms Tschui said.
“Mission Beach is a popular caravan destination, and we need our visitors to feel safe and welcome as they drive to our town.”
Additional information and the E-Petition can be accessed via https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-Assembly/Petitions/Petition-Details/4393-26 until the petition closes on 23 March 2026.
CAPTION: The E-Petition argues the existing crossing at Banyan Creek is aging, narrow, flood prone and no longer fit for purpose given the current traffic volumes and vehicle types. Photo source: Facebook
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