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Mt Crosby Road Overpass Repairs Continue With Night Closures

Photo Credit: MayorTeresaHarding/Facebook

Repair works on the Mt Crosby Road overpass over the Warrego Highway are continuing, with closures, detours and changed traffic conditions affecting travel through the Mt Crosby area.

A Bridge Strike That Triggered Repairs

The Mount Crosby Road overpass at Karalee was damaged in mid-2025 after being hit by an oversize truck. The repair program was set up to remove and replace damaged bridge girders, followed by restoration of the road deck and footpath.

The incident was also reported as involving a truck carrying a wind turbine tower, with the strike occurring in May 2025. Ongoing works have been staged to manage traffic while structural repairs progress.

The Intensive Weekend On The Warrego Highway

Transport and Main Roads scheduled an intensive works period from 8 p.m. Friday 16 January 2026 to 5 a.m. Monday 19 January 2026 to lift out and replace damaged girders using a large crane.

During that period, the Warrego Highway was fully closed westbound, eastbound traffic was reduced to one lane, and the Mount Crosby Road overpass was closed in both directions.

Detours And Travel Time Impacts

Detours were set via nearby interchanges, with northbound overpass traffic directed via the Warrego Highway westbound to return through the Kholo Road interchange. Southbound overpass traffic was directed via the Warrego Highway eastbound to return through the River Road interchange.

Transport and Main Roads advised motorists to expect peak-time delays during the intensive works period and to plan trips ahead, with traffic control and temporary signage in place.

Reopening, Speed Limits And Heavy Vehicles

After the girder replacement, the overpass reopened at 5 a.m. Wednesday, earlier than the previously advised closure period that extended to Saturday 24 January 2026.

With the key structural work completed, heavy vehicles were able to use the overpass again and earlier loading restrictions were removed. A 20 km/h speed restriction remained in place while further restoration continued.

Mt Crosby overpass works — Photo Credit: MayorTeresaHarding/Facebook

Night Works Through To April 2026

Remaining works include reinstating the footpath, bridge deck, road surface and barriers, along with restoring lane alignment. These tasks are planned to be completed at night to limit disruption, with typical hours listed as 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday to Friday, conditions permitting.

During parts of the program, the overpass is expected to operate under traffic control with alternating flow at night. Westbound closures beneath the overpass are also scheduled during night works, with traffic detoured via the Mount Crosby Road interchange exit and entry ramps.

The works are expected to be completed in April 2026.

What People Are Saying Online

Comments posted on social media have raised concerns about congestion, travel delays and detour arrangements during the closures. Some posts also shared route suggestions for drivers travelling to and from nearby interchanges.

Other comments acknowledged the repairs are necessary while the overpass is restored.

Published 23-Jan-2026

Investigation Works Continue on Mount Crosby Road Overpass

Photo Credit: TMR Qld/Facebook

Investigation works at the Mount Crosby Road overpass are continuing, with night closures in place as crews assess how to safely repair damage from a May bridge strike.

Investigation Works Underway

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) began night works on 3 September 2025 to investigate the Mount Crosby Road overpass in North Tivoli. The works aim to determine the safest approach for removing and replacing girders damaged during a bridge strike on 16 May 2025.

Crews are cutting small inspection holes in the bridge deck and barriers to examine the components holding the girders. Works are scheduled to run for around three weeks, weather and site conditions permitting.

Traffic Changes for Motorists

Night works are taking place from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday. During these hours, access across the Mount Crosby Road overpass is reduced to a single lane with reversible flow between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

From 8 September 2025, westbound traffic on the Warrego Highway will be reduced to one lane under traffic control between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Eastbound traffic will remain unaffected.

A speed limit of 20 kilometres per hour and a load restriction of 30 tonnes remain in place across the overpass until the damaged girders are replaced.

Kenmore road works — Photo Credit: TMR Qld/Facebook

Background on Bridge Strike

The restrictions follow an incident on 16 May 2025, when an oversize vehicle transporting a wind turbine section collided with the overpass. The bridge was closed immediately for structural assessment before reopening on 20 May 2025 under speed and load limits.

By early June 2025, TMR had reconfigured traffic flow to restore north-south access along Mount Crosby Road. Measures included single-lane operations, guardrail adjustments, and the removal of a footpath.

Future Repair Works

Full-scale removal and replacement of the damaged girders are expected to begin in late 2025 and continue for several months, depending on weather and site conditions.

TMR has confirmed the current works are being conducted at night to limit disruption to the community and local economy. Motorists are urged to remain alert near the site, follow traffic controller directions, and monitor QLDTraffic for real-time updates.

Published 4-Sep-2025

Southbound Lane Repairs Begin on Mount Crosby Road Overpass

Photo Credit: TMR Qld/Facebook

Transport and Main Roads has commenced overnight works to restore southbound traffic on the Mount Crosby Road overpass at North Tivoli, following earlier structural damage.

Overpass Works Resume in North Tivoli

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has started repair and reconfiguration works to reopen the southbound lane of the Mount Crosby Road overpass, which has remained closed since mid-May after a bridge strike. The night works began on 3 June and are expected to run for approximately four weeks.

Background of the Bridge Closure

The Mount Crosby Road overpass sustained damage on 16 May 2025 when an oversize vehicle struck the structure while travelling west along the Warrego Highway. The incident led to the closure of all lanes on the overpass while engineering inspections were carried out.

By 18 May, westbound lanes of the Warrego Highway were reopened. Two days later, on 20 May, the overpass was partially reopened, allowing northbound traffic under speed and weight restrictions. The southbound lane, however, remained closed pending further assessment and planning.

Details of Current Works

TMR’s latest efforts involve modifying the existing road layout to accommodate southbound traffic. Works being carried out between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. include the demolition of the western footpath, guardrail adjustments, road widening, and removal of electrical cabling.

To facilitate these works, the northbound lane of the overpass will be closed during active hours, with detours in place. Northbound vehicles are rerouted via Pine Mountain Road, while southbound traffic continues to use the River Road diversion. Load and speed restrictions will apply once the southbound lane is reopened.

Mount Crosby Road updates — *Caption: A photo of the road update on 20 May.*
*Photo Credit: TMR Qld/Facebook*

Community Impact and Next Steps

TMR acknowledged the inconvenience to residents in Karalee, Chuwar and Mount Crosby who rely on the overpass for travel into Ipswich. While full structural repairs to the damaged girders will follow, the current project aims to restore two-way vehicle movement on the overpass to improve access in the interim.

Published 5-June-2025