Road Conditions

ESC Road Works Program

Please note the Road Works Program is only a guide and is subject to change. Council will update the program as changes occur. For further information, please contact Council on (07) 4079 9090 or via email to info@etheridge.qld.gov.au

Road Conditions

Etheridge Shire Council is committed to providing you with up to date information on road conditions within the Shire.

During the wet season (December to March) road conditions can be updated several times throughout the day so watch the website for the latest report.

To make the most of your road trip we ask that you stay vigilant and drive with safety as your number one priority.

Road Report - 15/09/25(PDF, 152KB)

THIS REPORT IS BASED ON THE LATEST AVAILABLE INFORMATION AND IS A GUIDE ONLY.

RAIN MAY CHANGE CONDITIONS WITHOUT NOTICE.

PLEASE TAKE CARE AT ALL TIMES, ESPECIALLY ON UNSEALED SECTIONS AND CREEK CROSSINGS.

BEWARE OF FLOOD WATER.

IF NOT SURE DO NOT TRY TO CROSS.

Restricted Road Use Permit Application

For use in the event of Local Shire Road Closures/Restrictions by Etheridge Shire Council under the Local Government Act (Qld) 2009, s 69.

For all Queensland Transport and Main Roads Road Closures please call 131940 for permit requirements or https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au

2025 Restricted Road Use Permit(PDF, 265KB)

Is it Flooded? Have a look

Einasleigh River Near Einasleigh - Map Location

Einasleigh River

Einasleigh River on the Kennedy Development Road - Map Location

Einasleigh River on the Kennedy Development Road

Carpentaria Bridge - Map Location

Carpentaria Bridge

Etheridge Bridge - Map Location

Etheridge Bridge

IF IT'S FLOODED, FORGET IT

If it's flooded, forget it

If it's flooded don't even chance it.
Where possible travel during the day to avoid the kangaroos.
If you are on a single lane stretch of road and a large heavy vehicle is coming the other way, pull over to beside the road to let them pass (this includes vehicles carrying stock such as smaller cattle trucks & horse floats). It's a lot safer and easier for you to slow down and get off the road than it is for them.

COPPERFIELD (KIDSTON) DAM

Copperfield (Kidston) Dam is currently CLOSED. Please check on our website for any updates to this. For more information please contact Etheridge Shire Council on (07) 4079 9090.