19 September, 2023
Update on Cunninghams Gap reconstruction
Final preparations are underway ahead of repairs to a two-kilometre section of the Cunningham Highway at Cunninghams Gap, which was extensively damaged by the 2019 bushfires.
The work, which will be completed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads, will occur from Monday 9 October through to Friday 8 December 2023.
Road users could experience intermittent delays of up to 30 minutes when travelling through Cunninghams Gap between the hours of 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Scaling and stabilisation works will continue over the coming months on the slope above the road. This work will be undertaken by highly skilled rope access technicians.
Activities to be under-taken below the road during this time will include vegetation removal, earth-works, drainage and construction of retaining walls.
Further traffic changes can be expected throughout the project including in early 2024, with 24-hour, seven-day-a-week stop/slow traffic conditions for up to three months.
Earlier this year, extensive engagement was undertaken with local businesses and neighbouring communities to gain a deeper understanding into travel movements through the Gap. The information provided was very valuable and has resulted in a review of some elements of the project to minimise disruption to road users.
Discussions on up-coming traffic changes will be held by the Project Team this week at The Maryvale Community Hall in Taylor Street on Thursday 21 September from 2pm to 4pm and the Rose City Shopping World in Warwick on Friday 22 September from 12 noon to 2pm.
The public, local businesses and neighbouring communities are invited to attend.
