Traffic Incidents related to Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield, QLD
20 Oct, 2011 - 2:00 PM
There is a STATIONARY on the Kuranda Range blocking the up lane beyond the lookout. Delays maybe experienced.
20 Oct, 2011 - 1:12 PM
20 Oct, 2011 - 1:40 PM
There is a Stationary Vehicle on the Captain Cook Hwy, near the Yorkeys Knob roundabout.
19 Oct, 2011 - 2:22 PM
There is a DIESEL SPILL on the Kuranda Range.
19 Oct, 2011 - 7:14 AM
19 Oct, 2011 - 7:38 AM
There is Report of a Diesel Spill on the Kennedy Hwy, Kuranda Range, near the bottom of the range as your leaving Smithfield on the first hairpin corner. Please proceed with caution.
18 Oct, 2011 - 3:14 PM
There is a CRASH on the Kuranda Range below the lookout. Delays maybe experienced.
18 Oct, 2011 - 9:04 AM
There is a Report of a Diesel Spill on the Captain Cook Hwy, on the Smithfield Roundabout in the southbound lane. Please proceed with caution.
18 Oct, 2011 - 8:50 AM
18 Oct, 2011 - 9:44 AM
There is a CRASH on the Kuranda Range near the water point. One lane is blocked and some delays maybe expected.
15 Oct, 2011 - 7:10 PM
There is a single vehicle crash on the Kennedy Highway heading inbound towards Smithfield at the bottom of the Kuranda Range. Emergency crews are attending. Motorists are to proceed with caution and expect delays in the area.
15 Oct, 2011 - 10:25 AM
There is a Multiple vehicle crash on Kennedy Highway Kuranda Range, due to this Highway is closed until further notice. Motorists are advised to seek an alternative route
5 Sep, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Crash: Single vehicle Both Directions - One lane blocked. Short delays expected. Emergency services are on scene/en-route.
There is a CRASH on the Kuranda Range, near the lookout.
12 Oct, 2011 - 2:30 PM
There is a STATIONARY VEHICLE on the Kuranda Range, blocking a lane below the lookout. Delays are being experienced.
6 Oct, 2011 - 2:24 PM
There is a multiple vehicle crash on the Kuranda Range approximately between the bottom and Henry Ross Lookout. Expect delays.
18 Sep, 2012 - 6:50 PM
Captain Cook Highway, Yorkeys Knob - Hazard: Debris or vegetation Northbound - Just prior to Yorkey's Knob roundabout.
Short delays expected. Proceed with caution.
26 Sep, 2011 - 3:08 PM
There is a Multiple Vehicle CRASH on the Captain Cook Hwy, at the Smithfield Roundabout. One inbound lane is currently blocked. Some delays maybe expected.
22 Sep, 2011 - 7:17 AM
There is a Report of a broken down truck on the Kuranda Range, between the overtaking lanes and the lookout heading Northbound. Some delays maybe expected.
19 Sep, 2011 - 10:30 AM
Due to roadworks on the Smithfield Roundabout, delays are occurring inbound on the Captain Cook Hwy & the Kennedy Hwy.
18 Sep, 2011 - 2:55 PM
There is a multiple vehicle crash on the Kennedy Highway on the Kuranda Range near the Henry Ross Lookout. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution.
12 Sep, 2011 - 7:51 AM
Kuranda Range - There is a stationary vehicle (truck) on the Kuranda Range, uphill, at the overtaking lanes before the Switchback (hairpin turn). Minor delays expected.
11 Oct, 2012 - 9:20 PM
Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield - Hazard: Spill All directions - Smithfield Roundabout.
Both lanes affected. No delays expected. Proceed with caution.
7 Sep, 2011 - 9:55 AM
There is a Report of Debris on the Kuranda Range, near the Water Point. One lane is partially blocked. Some delays, maybe expected.
5 Sep, 2011 - 10:10 AM
There is a STATIONERY VEHICLE on the Captain Cook Hwy, at the Smithfield Roundabout heading northbound. The vehicle is partially blocking 1 lane, please proceed with caution.
2 Sep, 2011 - 6:47 PM
There is a boulder blocking the left lane heading inbound to Smithfield on the Kennedy Highway near the Harry Ross Lookout. Emergency crew are attending. Please proceed with caution when driving through the area and expect short delays.
19 Oct, 2012 - 2:29 AM
Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield - Hazard: Signal fault No blockage. No delays expected. Proceed with caution.
31 Aug, 2011 - 10:44 AM
31 Aug, 2011 - 11:45 AM
Delays cane be expected on the Kennedy Hwy (Kuranda Range), near the Rainforestation due to a CRASH.
30 Aug, 2011 - 12:01 PM
30 Aug, 2011 - 12:51 PM
There is a STATIONERY VEHICLE on the Kennedy hwy (Kuranda Range), approx. 500m before the lookout. One uphill lane is currently blocked and some delays can be expected.
24 Oct, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Crash: Single vehicle Lane or lanes reduced. Unknown traffic impact. Emergency services are on scene/en-route.
There are reports of a CRASH on the Kuranda Range, above the Lookout.
24 Oct, 2012 - 2:15 PM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Crash: Single vehicle All directions - Road closed both directions. Long delays expected. Traffic control on scene.
The Kuranda Range will be closed for approximatly one Hour to remove a vehicle
22 Aug, 2011 - 3:58 PM
There is an OIL SPILL on the Captain Cook Hwy, near the Go Kart Track heading inbound. Please proceed with caution.
22 Aug, 2011 - 7:42 AM
There is reports of STATIONERY VEHICLES on the Kennedy hwy (Kuranda Range). Some delays can be expected as the road is partially blocked in two locations near the top and bottom of the range.
29 Oct, 2012 - 11:42 AM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Stationary Vehicle: Westbound - Partial lane closures. Short delays expected. Motorists are urged to show patience.
There is a breakdown above the Lookout on the Kuranda Range, towards Kuranda.
21 Aug, 2011 - 12:48 PM
There is an oil spill on the Kennedy Hwy approximately 3 km up the range from Smithfield.
16 Aug, 2011 - 9:33 AM
There is a CRASH on the Captain Cook Highway, at intersection of the Kennedy Highway (Smithfield Roundabout) heading outbound. One lane is currently blocked and some delays maybe experienced.
12 Aug, 2011 - 3:18 PM
There is a STATIONERY VEHICLE on the Kennedy Hwy, approx. 1km south of the Kuranda Lookout. One lane is currently blocked and some delays can be expected.
10 Aug, 2011 - 8:20 AM
There is a STATIONARY vehicle on the Kuranda Range, approx 400mtrs from the lookout towards Kuranda. Delays are occurring.
13 Nov, 2012 - 5:20 PM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Stationary Vehicle: Westbound - One lane blocked. Short delays expected. Motorists are urged to show patience.
There is a breakdown in the uphill lane above the Waterpoint on the Kuranda Range.
4 Aug, 2011 - 8:03 AM
4 Aug, 2011 - 9:05 AM
Delays can be expected on the Kuranda Range due to a CRASH.
31 Jul, 2011 - 12:43 PM
There is debris in the southbound right lane of Captain Cook Highway near Reed Road.
20 Nov, 2012 - 4:03 PM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Stationary Vehicle: Westbound - One lane blocked. Short delays expected. Traffic control on scene.
There is a BREAKDOWN on the Kuranda Range, below the lookout.
21 Nov, 2012 - 1:43 PM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Crash: Single vehicle Partial lane closures. Unknown traffic impact. Emergency services are on scene/en-route.
There is a crash on Kuranda Range just above the lookout
21 Nov, 2012 - 4:51 PM
21 Nov, 2012 - 5:18 PM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Crash: Single vehicle Both Directions - Road closed both directions. Long delays expected. Emergency services are on scene/en-route.
There is a CRASH on the Kuranda Range just below the lookout. Expected to re-open between 5:30 - 6:00pm.
28 Jul, 2011 - 3:55 PM
There is a STATIONARY vehicle on the Kuarnda Range, near the top overtaking lanes. Delays maybe experienced.
27 Jul, 2011 - 3:07 PM
Delays can be expected on the Kuranda Range due to a CRASH, 2kms from the bottom of the Kennedy Hwy.
23 Jul, 2011 - 7:57 AM
There is an oil hazard on the Kennedy Highway on the roundabout at Smithfield please proceed with caution.
28 Nov, 2012 - 3:30 PM
28 Nov, 2012 - 3:36 PM
Kennedy Highway, Smithfield - Crash: Single vehicle Both Directions - Unknown traffic impact. Emergency services are on scene/en-route.
There are reports of a CRASH on the Kuranda Range, past the first overtaking lanes.
6 Dec, 2012 - 1:56 AM
Kennedy Highway, Smithfield - Stationary Vehicle: Westbound - 2 kilometers from bottom.
One lane blocked. Short delays expected. Proceed with caution.
Broken down fuel tanker
6 Dec, 2012 - 6:34 AM
Kennedy Highway, Smithfield - Stationary Vehicle: Westbound - 2 kilometers from bottom.
No blockage. No delays expected. Proceed with caution.
Broken down fuel tanker
10 Dec, 2012 - 3:16 PM
10 Dec, 2012 - 3:24 PM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Crash: Single vehicle Both Directions - Partial lane closures. Unknown traffic impact. Proceed with caution.
There is CRASH on the Kuranda Range, near the Switchback.
14 Dec, 2012 - 11:01 AM
Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield - Hazard: Fire Southbound - Near Smithfield RA.
No blockage. No delays expected. Proceed with caution.
Fire on side of road is causing somke hazard
16 Dec, 2012 - 9:03 AM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Hazard: Debris or vegetation Inbound - Approximately 1 kilometer from bottom of range.
One lane blocked. Short delays expected. Proceed with caution.
30 Jun, 2011 - 12:37 PM
There is a CRASH on the Kuranda Range, approximately 4kms from Smithfield. Delays can be expected.
21 Dec, 2012 - 8:46 AM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Stationary Vehicle: Westbound - Heading uphill below Henry Ross lookout.
Lane or lanes reduced. Short delays expected.
Truck has broken down on Kuranda Range. Drive with care
29 Jun, 2011 - 5:42 PM
Due to a CRASH on the Captain Cook Highway, the left lane is blocked northbound after the Caravonica Roundabout. Delays are occurring.
29 Jun, 2011 - 11:10 AM
There is a CRASH on the Kennedy Hwy, just south of the lookout on the Kuranda Range. Some delays maybe expected.
28 Jun, 2011 - 8:52 AM
28 Jun, 2011 - 9:30 AM
There is a Multiple Vehicle CRASH on the Kennedy Hwy, approx. 3.5km from the bottom of the Kuranda Range. Some delays maybe expected.
26 Jun, 2011 - 12:15 PM
There is a oil spill on the Captain Cook Highway at the Smithfield Roundabout. Please proceed with caution in this area.
23 Jun, 2011 - 1:43 PM
23 Jun, 2011 - 2:01 PM
There is a stationary vehicle on the Captain Cook Hwy just north of the Smithfield Roundabout, which is partially blocking one inbound lane.
21 Jun, 2011 - 9:48 AM
There is a report of loose rocks on the Captain Cook hwy heading inbound, between Caravonica roundabout & Yorkeys Knob roundabout.
1 Jan, 2013 - 12:58 PM
Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield - Hazard: Infrastructure damage No blockage. No delays expected. Proceed with caution.
15 Jun, 2011 - 8:13 AM
15 Jun, 2011 - 8:32 AM
There are reports of a single vehicle crash on the Kuranda Range, approximately a third of the way up. Delays maybe experienced.
7 Jan, 2013 - 5:56 AM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Hazard: Debris or vegetation Both Directions - All lanes affected. Unknown traffic impact. Use alternative route.
9 Jun, 2011 - 5:17 PM
Minor Delays can be expected on the Kuranda Range (Kennedy Hwy) from 5:30pm this evening, due to backburning in the area.
9 Jun, 2011 - 1:54 PM
Minor Delays can be expected on the Kuranda Range (Kennedy Hwy) from 5:30pm this evening, due to backburning in the area.
7 Jun, 2011 - 4:17 PM
Minor Delays can be expected due to a CRASH on the Captain Cook Hwy, at the McGregor Rd roundabout in Smithfield.
6 Jun, 2011 - 4:34 PM
6 Jun, 2011 - 5:49 PM
There is a Single vehicle CRASH on the Captain Cook Hwy at the Yorkeys Knob roundabout. One southbound lane is currently blocked.
5 Jun, 2011 - 1:08 PM
Challenge Cairns Triathlon is being held today (5 June 2011) from 8.00am. Motorists are advised of traffic delays between Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas due to changed traffic conditions.
Changes to road conditions include:
* Full road closure of Captain Cook Hwy from Buchans Point to Port Douglas from 6.00am to 4.30pm.
* Partial road closure of Captain Cook Hwy from Airport Ave, Cairns North to Palm Cove from 9.30am to 8.30pm.
* Full road closure of Captain Cook Hwy from Discovery Drive, Kewarra Beach to Vievers Rd, Palm Cove from 9.30am to 10.30am.
Traffic travelling between Cairns & Port Douglas will be diverted via Mareeba & Mt Molloy on the Kennedy Hwy, Mulligan Hwy & Mossman – Mt Molloy Rd. This is a diversion of approximately 83kms.
Motorists can expect delays on the Captain Cook Hwy and alternate routes. For further information, contact USM Events on 1300 835 411 or go to www.usmevents.com.au, click on “Cairns Airport Challenge Cairns Course Maps” under Quick Links.
4 Jun, 2011 - 9:52 PM
Traffic lights are flashing amber at the intersection of the Captain Cook Hwy and Stanton Rd.
3 Jun, 2011 - 5:07 PM
Challenge Cairns Triathlon is being held on Sunday 5 June 2011 from 8.00am. Motorists are advised of traffic delays between Yorkeys Knob and Port Douglas due to changed traffic conditions.
Changes to road conditions include:
* Full road closure of Captain Cook Hwy from Buchans Point to Port Douglas from 6.00am to 4.30pm.
* Partial road closure of Captain Cook Hwy from Airport Ave, Cairns North to Palm Cove from 9.30am to 8.30pm.
* Full road closure of Captain Cook Hwy from Discovery Drive, Kewarra Beach to Vievers Rd, Palm Cove from 9.30am to 10.30am.
Traffic travelling between Cairns & Port Douglas will be diverted via Mareeba & Mt Molloy on the Kennedy Hwy, Mulligan Hwy & Mossman – Mt Molloy Rd. This is a diversion of approximately 83kms.
Motorists can expect delays on the Captain Cook Hwy and alternate routes. For further information, contact USM Events on 1300 835 411 or go to www.usmevents.com.au, click on “Cairns Airport Challenge Cairns Course Maps” under Quick Links.
3 Jun, 2011 - 12:01 AM
Traffic signals are currently flashing amber at the intersection of the Captain Cook Highway and Stanton Road. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution.
18 Jan, 2013 - 8:00 AM
Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield - Hazard: Signal fault Intersection of Captain Cook Highway & Stanton Rd.
Unknown traffic impact. Proceed with caution.
Lights are flashing yellow
19 Jan, 2013 - 4:35 AM
19 Jan, 2013 - 6:00 AM
Kennedy Highway, Smithfield - Hazard: Debris or vegetation Southbound - 1 km from the Range.
Lane or lanes reduced. Short delays expected. Proceed with caution.
Tree on road, Southbound lanes effected.
27 May, 2011 - 11:34 AM
There is a report of a Chemical Spill on the Kennedy hwy, just below the lookout on the Kuranda Range. Please proceed with caution.
24 Jan, 2013 - 10:55 PM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Hazard: Debris or vegetation Inbound - Partial lane closures. Unknown traffic impact. Proceed with caution.
24 May, 2011 - 9:32 AM
There is a stationary vehicle on the Kennedy Hwy, near the lookout on the Kuranda Range.
19 May, 2011 - 7:50 AM
19 May, 2011 - 9:25 AM
There are reports of a CRASH on the Kuranda Range below the Lookout.
17 May, 2011 - 2:08 PM
There is a CRASH at the intersection of the Captain Cook Hwy and McGregor Rd roundabout in Smithfield, heading outbound. One lane is currently blocked on the roundabout.
17 May, 2011 - 1:47 PM
There is a report of a CRASH on the Kuranda Range near the lookout. Please proceed with caution.
13 Feb, 2013 - 1:39 PM
Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield - Hazard: Signal fault All directions - Intersection of Stanton Road.
All lanes affected. Unknown traffic impact. Proceed with caution.
4 May, 2011 - 3:58 PM
The traffic signals at the intersection of Stanton Rd & Captain Cook Highway are FLASHING AMBER.
4 May, 2011 - 12:36 PM
The traffic signals at the intersection of Stanton Rd & Captain Cook Highway are FLASHING AMBER.
21 Feb, 2013 - 4:35 PM
Kennedy Highway, Smithfield - Hazard: Slippery surface Outbound - Unknown traffic impact. Proceed with caution.
Reports of slippery surface on the Kuranda Range. Motorists please drive with care.
22 Feb, 2013 - 8:35 AM
Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield - Crash: Multi-vehicle Inbound - Lane or lanes reduced. Short delays expected. Traffic control on scene.
Smithfield Roundabout
25 Feb, 2013 - 3:35 PM
Captain Cook Highway, Yorkeys Knob - Crash: Multi-vehicle At the Yorkeys Knob roundabout.
Lane or lanes reduced. Unknown traffic impact. Proceed with caution.
26 Feb, 2013 - 9:31 AM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Crash: Multi-vehicle Eastbound - At Kuranda Range Switchback .
One lane blocked. Short delays expected. Traffic control on scene.
27 Feb, 2013 - 12:18 PM
Stanton Road, Smithfield - Hazard: Signal fault All directions - Flashing yellow signals.
No blockage. No delays expected. Motorists are urged to show patience.
20 Apr, 2011 - 8:10 AM
There is a CRASH on the Kuranda Range, approximately 2.5kms from the bottom. Expect delays.
3 Mar, 2013 - 1:45 PM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Hazard: Spill Westbound - Just after the switchback.
No blockage. Short delays expected. Proceed with caution.
18 Apr, 2011 - 1:44 PM
There is a CRASH near the bottom of the Kuranda Range. Please proceed through this section with caution.
4 Mar, 2013 - 3:00 PM
Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield - Crash: Single vehicle At the Smithfield roundabout.
Lane or lanes reduced. Short delays expected. Proceed with caution.
8 Mar, 2013 - 4:30 PM
Kennedy Highway, Macalister Range - Crash: Multi-vehicle Kuranda Range near Rainforestation .
Lane or lanes reduced. No delays expected. Emergency services are on scene/en-route.
9 Mar, 2013 - 2:41 AM
Kennedy Highway, Smithfield - Hazard: Debris or vegetation No blockage. Unknown traffic impact. Proceed with caution.
Tree fallen unknown exact location or position on roadway.
14 Mar, 2013 - 5:49 PM
Captain Cook Highway, Yorkeys Knob - Crash: Single vehicle Eastbound - Yorkeys knob roundabout.
One lane blocked. Unknown traffic impact. Proceed with caution.
7 Apr, 2011 - 9:53 AM
There is a STATIONERY VEHICLE on the Kuranda Range near the lookout. The vehicle is currently off the road and motorists are advised to proceed with caution.
15 Mar, 2013 - 9:15 AM
Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield - Hazard: Signal fault All directions - Caravonica Roundabout is flashing yellow.
No delays expected. Proceed with caution.
7 Apr, 2011 - 7:53 AM
There is a Tree down near the top of the Kuranda Range, blocking the uphill lane. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution.
5 Apr, 2011 - 7:08 AM
There is a DIESEL SPILL near the bottom of the Kuranda Range, on the Kennedy Hwy in Smithfield. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution.
4 Apr, 2011 - 1:34 PM
There is a Multiple Vehicle CRASH on the Kennedy Hwy, south of the lookout on the Kuranda Range. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution.
4 Apr, 2011 - 12:06 PM
There is a CRASH on the Captain Cook Hwy, just north of the Caravonica Roundabout heading inbound. One lane is blocked whilst emergency crews clear the scene.
4 Apr, 2011 - 11:09 AM
There is a report of DIESEL SPILL on the Kennedy Hwy at the top of the Kuranda Range. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution.
18 Mar, 2013 - 10:57 AM
Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield - Hazard: Signal fault All directions - Stanton Road.
All lanes affected. Unknown traffic impact. Proceed with caution.
Signals are flashing amber
1 Apr, 2011 - 5:41 PM
There is a CRASH on the Captain Cook Hwy just north of the McGregor Rd roundabout in Smithfield. One lane is currently blocked whilst emergency services clear the scene.
