Road Conditions

Unsealed Roads

A number of roads in the Cloncurry Shire are unsealed. If you are planning to trek off main, sealed roads, it is recommended to become familiar with the road conditions and keep up to date when travelling.

Travelling During the Wet Season

From November to April, road conditions in northern Australia can be unpredictable and change rapidly. If you are planning a road trip during the wet season, check road conditions and weather reports before departing. Keep in mind that road shoulders can become soft after a heavy rain event and if it is flooded, forget it.
 

Road Reports

Cloncurry Shire Road Report

Visit the Cloncurry Shire Council website for the most recent local road reports.

Cloncurry Dashboard

If you are heading off on a local road that you are unsure about, ask the friendly staff at the Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre for information, advice and directions.
 

Queensland Government Traffic and Travel Information

The 131 940 Traffic & Travel Information (TTI) website has been designed to provide road users with a real-time view of activities occurring on major Queensland roads. This provides road users with a resource tool to make informed travel decisions. Site users will be able to view:

  • Traffic alerts, traffic flow and road conditions
  • Information on current road works
  • Information on special events (e.g. sporting events, Anzac Day marches, etc.)
  • Images from web cameras located in different parts of Queensland.
     

General Conditions of Local Road

Please note these are the general conditions of each road and weather events are not taken into account. For a current up-to-date road conditions, please view the Cloncurry Dashboard linked above.

  • Flinders Highway (East, Cloncurry – Townsville)
    • Fully sealed double lane highway, with some narrower areas. In wet conditions, the road can be cut at creeks and rivers along the highway. Motorists need to be aware of potholes and other damage however road in good condition.
       
  • Barkly Highway (West, Cloncurry – Mount Isa)
    • Fully sealed double lane highway, that is quite hilly. Be mindful of trucks travelling on this road and wildlife on the road edges. Motorists need to be aware of potholes and other damage however road in good condition.
       
  • Burke Developmental Road (North, Cloncurry – Quamby – Burke and Wills Roadhouse)
    • Fully sealed double lane highway, with some narrower areas. In wet conditions, the road can be cut at creeks and rivers along the highway. Motorists need to be aware of potholes and other damage however road in good condition.
       
  • Kajabbi Road (North West, Burke Developmental Road – Kajabbi)
    • Majority of road unsealed, recommended to 4WD or high clearance vehicles only. Some creek crossings, that during the wet season are often not safe to cross. Beware of corrugations and cattle.
       
  • Sedan Dip Road (North East, Burke Developmental Road – Sedan Dip and Julia Creek) 
    • Sealed single land road. Some creek crossings, that during the wet season are often not safe to cross. Beware of road trains and cattle.
       
  • Dajarra-Cloncurry Road (South West, Cloncurry – Dajarra) 
    • Approximately 120km sealed and 60km unsealed. Recommend to 4WD and high clearance vehicles only. Some creek crossings, that during the wet season are often not safe to cross. Beware of corrugations and cattle.
       
  • Malbon-Selwyn Road (South East, Malbon – Kuridala) 
    • Majority of road unsealed, recommended to 4WD or high clearance vehicles only. Some creek crossings, that during the wet season are often not safe to cross. Beware of corrugations and cattle.

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