SURAT BRIDGE NOW CLOSED DUE TO BALONNE RIVER RISING

Maranoa Regional Council would like to advise residents that the Surat bridge on the Carnarvon Highway closed at 9am this morning.

Due to rising river heights of the Balonne River with a current reading of 10.99m (manual gauge).

Council will continue to monitor the situation and will inform residents of any changes.

Council would like to remind the community to remain cautious. Drivers are advised to check for road closures and weather warnings, before setting off. Remember – If it’s flooded, forget it.  Visit Council’s Emergency Management Information Dashboard Dashboard (maranoa.qld.gov.au) for the latest updates.

Important contact information:

Life threatening emergencies
Call 000

Flood related emergencies
Contact SES on 132 500

Maranoa Regional Council

Visit Dashboard (maranoa.qld.gov.au) for road conditions, weather warnings and power outages

Department Transport and Main Roads

Visit www.131940.qld.gov.au for road conditions (State controlled roads)

Bureau of Meteorology 
Visit www.bom.gov.au for weather updates