March 31, 2026

MT FOX ROAD ACCESS UPDATE

Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises that a full road closure will be in place on Mount Fox Road on Thursday 2 April 2026, to allow for scheduled bitumen and associated road works.

Motorists are advised of the following traffic conditions:

  • Full road closure: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm on Thursday 2 April 2026 (no through access)
  • Up to 30-minute delays expected: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Thursday 2 April 2026

Ongoing Road Works Period

To safely carry out these works, Mount Fox Road is currently closed, to 15 June 2026 between 8:00am and 3:00pm, Monday to Friday (weather permitting).

 

The road will remain open outside these hours, including weekends and public holidays. Mount Fox Road will also remain open over the Easter long weekend, including Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. The following traffic conditions will apply for the remainder of the construction period:

  • Expect delays of up to 30 minutes
  • Follow all traffic signage and obey speed limits
  • Consider alternative travel times to minimise inconvenience

 

Council acknowledges the inconvenience these works may cause and sincerely thanks the community for its patience and understanding as we deliver important improvements to this transport corridor.  

 

These works include resilience building, remediation activities, and slope stabilisation efforts. These works are being delivered under the joint Commonwealth–State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) in association with Hinchinbrook Shire Council.

 

Council will continue to keep the community informed as the project progresses. Contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4776 4600 or visit www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/water-waste-and-roads/roads-and-public-works/major-projects/mount-fox-road-and-wallaman-falls-road-remediation/  for more information.