March 2, 2022
A number of major bridges around the region remain closed after suffering damage in the weekend floods.
A South Burnett Regional Council spokesperson said repairs to the pavement on Krebs Bridge, south of Murgon, were in progress.
It was hoped the bridge would reopen on Thursday, or if not, on Friday.
Travellers from Murgon or Cherbourg can reach Kingaroy or Wondai via Murgon-Barambah Road and the Burnett Highway.
The spokesperson said Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road was now passable, although water was over the road. Lees Bridge has passed inspection.
This means drivers can now travel to Kingaroy via Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road rather than driving into Nanango.
Byee Road is still closed as water is over the bridge and is not expected to reopen until Thursday morning.
A Gympie Regional Council spokesperson said Bells Bridge on the Wide Bay Highway had received significant damage to the railing and deck.
Floodwaters dropped enough for crews to assess the condition of the bridge on Wednesday morning.
The Council spokesperson said the bridge would remain closed until repairs could be made.
In the meantime, travellers from Goomeri and Kilkivan have been advised they can still reach Gympie via Gympie-Wooloolga Road into Widgee.
From Widgee, continue into Gordon Street, Betts Street and Glastonbury Road into Southside.
