The Queensland Trucking Association has released an update on the state of the current Bruce Highway closure, with limited access now restored on the affected section of road between Gin Gin and Calliope.
A collision and resulting explosion between a ute and a truck carrying over 40 tonnes ammonium-nitrate on August 30 led to the shutdown of the road, which led to initial fears the road could be closed for weeks.
The two lanes (northbound and southbound) are limited to a speed of 60 km/h, with road users not permitted to stop through the roadwork zone.
General freight and PBS vehicles can operate through this section of the Bruce at pre-existing mass limits, but class one oversize overmass heavy vehicle operators are not permitted on the reopened section of the road.
Detour signage will be progressively removed following the reopening.
Permanent works are expected to be completed by early October this year.
Updates on the closures can be found here, while information on the latest traffic conditions surrounding the Bruce Highway can be found via the QLDTraffic app and website or by calling 13 19 40.
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