Oakey Creek bridge replacement

Piling works, road and footpath closures

Queensland Rail is replacing the timber rail bridge over Oakey Creek, approximately 150 metres west of Oakey station. The bridge is nearing the end of its life and is a critical piece of infrastructure serving the region.

Upcoming activities for this project include piling works, as well asclosing Kent Street and the pedestrian footpath under and around the bridge betweenMonday, 3 August and Monday 19 October 2015, weather permitting.

Overview of work

Location / Dates and hours of work / Type of work
Oakey Creek bridge /
  • Monday 3 August to Thursday 20 August (7am – 5pm Monday to Saturday)
/
  • Piling to install piers for the new bridge

Kent Street near the rail bridge /
  • Monday 3 August to Monday 19 October 2015
/
  • Kent Street will be closed for safety and site access

Footpath across Oakey Creek near the rail bridge /
  • Monday 3 August to Monday 19 October 2015
/
  • The footpath across Oakey Creek near the rail bridge will be closed for safety

This work involves piling to install the new bridge piers. Nearby residents may experience some noise from these works and may notice increased truck movements and construction activity in the area. Piling will be undertaken during normal working hours, from 7am to 5pm, depending on construction conditions.
Motorists will need to access Bridge Street and Kent Street via Clarke Street during the road closure.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during works, via the footpath on the western side of the creek. Short waiting periods may be necessary when machinery is working close to the open footpath. Traffic control will be in place to direct pedestrians as required.
Queensland Rail apologises for any inconvenience and thanks the local community for their cooperation during these important works.

Bridge replacement works are anticipated to be completed by late 2015, weather and construction conditions permitting.

For more information regarding this project please phone 13 16 17 (between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday) or email.