Traffic Incidents related to Kennedy Highway, Smithfield, QLD

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.