Road Closures

Astro Drive, Urangan - Temporary road and footpath closure from 1 July 2024

Astro Drive Urangan, will be temporarily closed from the intersection of John Duigan Drive to End. This will be closed to vehicular traffic until future development within the site occurs.

Tooth Street and Old Maryborough Road Intersection Upgrade
Upcoming Roadworks and Traffic Changes

Fraser Coast Regional Council is upgrading the intersection of Tooth Street and Old Maryborough Road, Hervey Bay, with new traffic signals, pedestrian crossings and road improvements to improve safety and traffic flow.

Construction is scheduled to commence on 8 June 2026 and continue until late November 2026, weather permitting.

Residents, businesses and motorists should expect changed traffic conditions throughout the project.

Stage 1 Traffic Changes
From 8 June 2026 (7am–6pm daily)

What is changing?
Works will take place on the southern side of Old Maryborough Road between Hastings Street and Tooth Street.

Road closures and detours

• Old Maryborough Road will be closed to westbound through traffic.
• Eastbound traffic on Old Maryborough Road will remain open.
• Tooth Street will remain open.
• Access to local businesses and properties will be maintained where possible.

Detour route

Westbound motorists should follow the signed detour via:
Nissen Street > Boat Harbour Drive > Old Maryborough Road roundabout

Additional local detours may operate via:

• Romney Street
• Dover Street
• Greenway Drive
• Islander Road

Stage 2 Traffic Changes
From 14 July (7am–6pm daily)

What is changing?

Works will move into the intersection area, affecting both Old Maryborough Road and Tooth Street.

Road closures and detours

• Old Maryborough Road will remain closed to westbound through traffic.
• Eastbound traffic on Old Maryborough Road will remain open.
• Tooth Street will be closed to through traffic.
• Local access and golf club access will be maintained where possible.

Detour routes

Westbound Old Maryborough Road traffic

• Detour via Nissen Street and Boat Harbour Drive.

Tooth Street traffic

• Detour via Romney Street and Dover Street.
• Southbound traffic on Tooth Street will be redirected via Dover Street and Romney Street.

Stages 3 and 4

Works will continue to move through the intersection area.

Traffic arrangements will be similar to Stage 2, with temporary changes to traffic flow and property access as required.

Residents and businesses directly affected by these works will receive advance notice from the contractor regarding any temporary access changes.

Property and Business Access

Council and the contractor will work to maintain access to homes, businesses and local destinations throughout construction.

Where works affect driveways or frontage access, temporary arrangements will be provided and affected property owners will be notified in advance.

Hockley Lane (Margaret Street to Cypress Street)
3 August to mid-November 2026

Road reconstruction and drainage works

Road reconstruction and drainage improvements will be carried out on Hockley Lane between Margaret Street and Cypress Street from 3 August to mid-November 2026, weather permitting.

During this time, Hockley Lane will be fully closed (local traffic only permitted). 

Walker Street, Maryborough (between Yaralla Street and Pallas Street)
Road Reconstruction Works - 25 May 2026 – June 2027 (weather permitting)

Road reconstruction works will be carried out on Walker Street between Yaralla Street and Pallas Street from 25 May 2026. The works are expected to be completed by June 2027, weather permitting.

We appreciate your patience while these important upgrades are completed.

Traffic changes during works

• Walker Street will remain open throughout construction.
• A single-lane, one-way traffic arrangement will operate, with vehicles travelling in a westerly direction.
• Detours will be in place for roads intersecting with Walker Street.
• Pedestrian access will be maintained, with safe pathways provided around work areas.

Temporary traffic management changes from 10 June

To support staged construction activities, including initial works at the Yaralla Street end of the project, temporary changes to traffic management will be introduced from 10 June.

Under these arrangements:

• Walker Street between Pallas Street and Cheapside Street will operate as a two-way road.
• The existing one-way westbound arrangement will continue between Rocky Street and Yaralla Street.

These temporary arrangements will remain in place until construction activities, including stormwater infrastructure upgrades, progress to the eastern end of the project.

Further updates, including advice on when traffic conditions will return to normal, will be provided as the project progresses.

McDonald Road - under-road pipe and headwall replacement
Saturday 19 September between 6.30am and 5.30pm, weather permitting

To facilitate the replacement of an under-road pipe and headwall on McDonald Road, approximately 200 metres from the intersection of Nerada Road, McDonald Road between Springvale Road and Nerada Road will be fully closed from 6.30am to 5.30pm on Saturday 19 September 2026, weather permitting.

Traffic controllers will be on site throughout the closure. During this time, access to the area will be available via Springvale Road or Teddington Road.

Reconstruction - 4 September to 14 November 2026

Reconstruction of the roadway will require a full closure of the Happy Valley Beach Access Ramp. Due to the nature of the works and the constrained site conditions, it is not possible to safely maintain vehicle access through the construction area during this stage. During this closure, traffic will be detoured via the Happy Valley Back Track. 

• Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the duration of the works.
• Please note that the above construction timeframes are estimates only and may change due to adverse weather, site conditions or delays associated with the revised traffic management methodology implemented to facilitate continued vehicle access during the boardwalk reconstruction.

Council apologises for the inconveniences caused relating to this temporary road closure and thanks you in anticipation of your understanding and cooperation during the course of this work.