The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) announced service closures and safety advice as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears the Queensland coast.
Buses will suspend operations from today and there will be no public transport services until further notice. Users of the public transport network are encouraged to monitor translink.com.au/service-updates/SEQ-cyclone-2025 for updates.
Rail services have also been suspended.
Maritime Safety Queensland advises that a Red Alert to Seek / Take Shelter has been issued by the Brisbane Regional Harbour Master. This means that no vessels are permitted on the water until further notice. Mariners are advised to maintain watch and listen on VHF channel 12, 13 and 16 where possible. Always check www.qldmaritime.msq.qld.gov.au for the latest information. Boaters are also encouraged to review MSQ’s ‘Extreme Weather Event Contingency Plan 2024-25’ and relevant appendix for each area. These plans can be found at www.msq.qld.gov.au/safety/preparing-for-severe-weather
TMR expects impacts to roads and bridges due to flooding and/or high winds. Members of the public should avoid travelling on roads on Thursday and Friday as it will not be safe due to rain and wind conditions. Certain roads and bridges may be required to close, depending on conditions. Road users are reminded to drive to conditions and monitor QLDTraffic for the most reliable and up-to-date information regarding conditions, closures and traffic alerts. Road users can also download the QLDTraffic app or call 13 19 40. Remember, if it’s flooded, forget it.
Digital Licence: Queenslanders can also download the Digital Licence app now. The Digital Licence is legally equivalent to a physical card under Queensland law, assisting in identity verification during a disaster.
Customer Facilities: TMR’s Customer Service Centres and QGAP facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday. Please remember that many transactions can be completed using our online services. Customers with practical driving tests scheduled over the next two days are being contacted. Please refer to www.qld.gov.au/transport/contacts/centres for more information on centre closures.
