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.

Denmans Camp Road and Totness Street
Road Reconstruction Works from 2 March 2026

Traffic arrangements from 13 April to approximately August 2026

• Denmans Camp Road will continue to operate under a one-lane, one-way southbound traffic flow. The northbound lane closure will now extend from the Boat Harbour Drive intersection through to the Torquay Road intersection.
• Totness Street will be reopened to traffic on both sides of Denmans Camp Road. However, motorists accessing Denmans Camp Road from Totness Street will be required to follow the designated detour routes.
• Bus Stop 840042 will continue to operate as normal.
• Temporary road closures will be implemented at Holiday Parade, Parkway Drive, and Gordon Street (NOTE: staged openings of these roads will occur as the road reconstruction works in this location progress).  Detour signage will be in place to safely guide motorists around these closures.

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
Expected from late June 2026 (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.

Stormwater pipe relining works
Robert Street between Ocean Street and Truro Street - 1 to 20 June 2026 (weather permitting)

Council’s Contractor will undertake stormwater pipe relining works in Robert Street between Ocean Street and Truro Street, Hervey Bay.

Robert Street, between Ocean Street and Truro Street, will be closed with a detour put in place during the period 1 June to 20 June 2026, weather permitting. 

Road maintenance works
Beth Street, Hervey Bay (between Denmans Camp Road and Maree Street)
Temporary road closure: 16-19 June 2026 (weather permitting)

Council will undertake road maintenance works on Beth Street between Denmans Camp Road and Maree Street, Hervey Bay. During these works, the road will be fully closed to through traffic from 16-19 June 2026, weather permitting. Local traffic access will be maintained.

Main Street (Ghost Hill, between Christensen Street and Samarai Drive, Urraween)

Asphalt resurfacing works - Thursday 18 June 2026 6pm to 6am

Asphalt resurfacing works in Main Street between Christensen Street and Samarai Drive, Urraween (Ghost Hill) will be completed as nightworks on Thursday 18 June between the hours of 6pm and 6am with a one lane/two way traffic arrangement under manual traffic control.

Council apologises for the inconvenience caused by this temporary lane closure and thanks you for your understanding and cooperation during the course of this work.

The Esplanade between Point Vernon and Torquay will be closed from around 4.30am to 9:30am for the Hervey Bay Half Marathon Festival, with sections reopening progressively throughout the morning.

ROAD CLOSURES - Sunday 21 June

• Esplanade (Main St – Taylor St): 4:30am - 9:30am
• Esplanade (Taylor St – Bideford St): 5:00am – 9:15am
• Esplanade (Bideford St – Margaret St): 5:00am – 8:15am
• Esplanade (Main St – Wattle St): 5:00am – 9:30am
• Esplanade (Wattle St – Mant St): 5:30am – 9:00am
• Mant St (Esplanade – Corfield St): 5:00am – 9:00am

CARPARK CLOSURES - Sunday 21 June

• ESA/Col Gardiner Parking (opp. 86 Esplanade, Point Vernon): 5:30am – 9:00am
• The Gables Parking (opp. Alpin St, Point Vernon): 5:00am – 9:30am
• Inman Street Parking (opp. Inman St, Point Vernon): 5:00am – 9:30am
• The Pines Parking (opp. 230 Esplanade, Pialba): 5:00am – 9:30am
• Boyle Martin Landing Parking (opp. 238 Esplanade, Pialba): 5:00am – 9:30am
• WetSide Parking (Esplanade at Pialba Caravan Park): 5:00am – 9:30am
• SkateSide Parking (between SkateSide & Seafront Oval): 4:30am – 9:30am
• All Abilities Playground Parking (in front of All Abilities Playground): 4:30am – 9:30am
• Apex Park Parking (Esplanade Apex Park): 5:00am – 9:15am
• Scarness Park Parking (Enzo's on the Beach): 5:00am – 9:15am
• Maryborough Sailing Club (opp. 368 Esplanade, Scarness): 5:00am – 9:15am
• Bill Fraser Park (adjacent to Torquay Tennis Courts): 5:00am – 9:15am
• Ernie Organ Park (adjacent to Hervey Bay Sailing Club): 5:00am – 8:15am
• Surf Lifesaving Club (Hervey Bay Surf Lifesaving Club): 5:00am – 8:15am

EXTENDED CLOSURE - Friday 19 June to Monday 22 June

• Seafront Oval Parking (behind Seafront Oval)

Road resurfacing works
Taylor Street between Boat Harbour Drive and Torquay Road - 22 to 24 June

Asphalt resurfacing works will be carried out on Taylor Street, Hervey Bay, between Boat Harbour Drive and Torquay Road, from Monday 22 June to Wednesday 24 June 2026, between 7:00am and 5:00pm daily, weather permitting.

To safely complete these works, the following traffic arrangements will be in place:

Motorists are advised to follow all signage, detours and directions from traffic controllers. Delays may be experienced, and road users are encouraged to allow extra travel time or seek an alternative route where possible.

Main Street between McLiver Street and Boat Harbour Drive
23-24 June from 6pm-6am

Following the recent road resurfacing works on Main Street between McLiver Street and Boat Harbour Drive, further works are scheduled to install a permanent traffic counter and complete road line marking.

The works will take place over two nights:

• Tuesday, 23 June 2026
• Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Work hours: 6pm to 6am

To minimise disruption, the works will be carried out in stages, with one lane of Main Street remaining open at all times. Traffic management arrangements will be similar to those used during last week's lane closures.

Motorists are advised to follow all traffic signs, detours, and directions from traffic controllers while travelling through the area. 

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.