Thread: WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF DRIVING TO TOWNSVILLE THIS WEEKEND

We have decided to book flights now , can not take the chance of not getting through. I am busy today canceling accom. in Rockhampton & changing dates in Townsville to suit flights. Wasn't looking forward to the drive any way I did the trip north in a ute once a month for the last 20 years of my working life. The Bruce Hwy. got to be close to the most boring Hwy in Australia, especially from Brisbane to Mackay
Thanks for your advice.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

And/or Cape River Bob. I'll wager the Bruce will be trafficable by the weekend.

Perhaps up north, but not in the south east, I'll wager. They forecast 100- 250 mm of rain from the ex cyclone in the south east. Flying is the only option.

Originally Posted by donh54

According to qldtraffic.qld.gov.au the inland route is open (as of 15 minutes ago)

Is that up the Gregory development road? Last time there was rain like this [ back in about 2011] the road was under water from the Belyando crossing to Avon Downs turnoff. The only way we knew we were on the road was to keep in the middle of the posts on the side of the road, while nervously watching the fence line on the upstream side of the flood waters, hoping nothing had forced its way through the fence. I know, if it's flooded, forget it, but we were committed, and had to push on.Stopping was not an option. I gained a lot of confidence in my D2 after that.

The Bruce is closed by flooding near Bowen.
Cyclone Debbie: Bowen, Airlie Beach and Proserpine cut off; BOM says winds still strong - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)