- The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is implementing a range of measures to increase monitoring at a large, slow-moving landslide, which is affecting a section of Gatton–Clifton Road at Mount Whitestone.
- Safety of road users is our priority and the measures are implemented to improve responsiveness to changing road conditions in the area and ensuring motorists exercise appropriate caution.
- TMR will continue to closely monitor the movement and implement measures to safely maintain Gatton–Clifton Road.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is implementing a range of measures to increase monitoring at a large, slow-moving landslide, affecting 400m of Gatton–Clifton Road at Mount Whitestone.
Connecting primary producers and communities in the Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs, the Gatton–Clifton Road is an important link between the Warrego, New England and Cunningham highways.
The landslide is contributing to road deformation and there is some risk of debris falling on the road and becoming a hazard for motorists. Seasonal wet weather can also impact the rate and scale of movement.
TMR has installed signs on Gatton–Clifton Road to alert motorists ahead of the landslip risk zone and about changing road conditions.
These measures are in place to maintain access for motorists and enabling them to exercise appropriate caution to stay safe, however, if road conditions deteriorate or new hazards are detected, access may be restricted, or the road may be closed.
In the event of any closure, TMR will monitor road conditions, direct or redirect traffic accordingly and complete works to restore road access as soon as practicable to maintain safety, accessibility and connectivity across the network.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution, drive to the existing conditions, observe all traffic signs and signals including the reduced speed limit and be aware that conditions may change suddenly.
Up-to-date information on road conditions is available for motorists on road signs and on the QLDTraffic website. While the landslip zone is inspected regularly, the department also encourages motorists to report any hazards to the state-wide traffic management centre on 13 19 40.
TMR would like to thank the community for their patience.