Project update: February 18, 2025

Maintenance to Calen-Mt Charlton Road and detour routes

Due to the recent wet weather, multiple sections of the detour routes require additional maintenance.

Council’s Civil Operations team are working hard across the region to maintain the road network and are triaging each maintenance report as soon as possible.

Grading and pothole repairs are currently under way on Barren Creek Road; however, the road will remain closed until the water level decreases further and the main washout can be repaired. Council anticipates that this repair will be possible before the end of this week, weather permitting.

Both detour routes will continue to be monitored daily. Motorists are still encouraged to report issues through the Snap Send Solve app or by calling 1300 MACKAY (622 529) if there’s an urgent safety risk.

The good news – the timber deck is currently being installed and the bridge is still on track for completion by the end of the month, weather permitting.

We understand that these unavoidable delays have been frustrating and we sincerely appreciate the community’s patience. The crew are working hard to have Barren Creek Bridge opened as quickly as possible.