Road reconstruction set to start

Major works on Top Swanfels Road east of Yangan started on Monday as Southern Downs Regional Council addresses severe damage suffered to the road over the last few months.
“Due to the severity of the damage and safety concerns the council will be removing sections of the bitumen on Top Swanfels Road and returning the road back to a gravel surface,” said engineering services director Peter See said.
“It will stay a gravel surface until construction crews are available to start reinstating the bitumen road in the next two to three months,” Mr See said.
“Property access may be disrupted for a short period while works are in progress but will remain open for the duration of the works,” he said.
“The council will notify property owners of any changes that may occur during the works.”
During the road works, speed limits will be reduced, and motorists are advised to obey all altered speed limits and drive to road conditions.
Sections that will have the bitumen removed include a 100m section 600m from the interaction of Top Swanfels Road and Yangan Killarney Road, a 400m section 1.2km from the intersection of Top Swanfels Road and Yangan Killarney Road and a 400m section 3.7km from the intersection of Top Swanfels Road and Yangan Killarney Road.
The road works schedule is subject to weather conditions.
Residents who have any questions should contact Brian Weeks on (07) 4661 0300.