What would you do if your journey home was impacted by road closures, if your house or property was damaged or if you were left without power or running water? If you’re unsure of the answers to these questions, now is the time to think about what you and your family will need to organise … Read more
We are delighted to announce that the Department of Transport and Main Roads Annual Report and financial statements for 2016–17 are now available on our website. Our Annual Report is more than a statutory requirement for the department, it is an opportunity to take stock of the previous year, highlight our achievements, assess our progress … Read more
The landfall and aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Debbie marked the first opportunity for QLDTraffic – TMR’s new traffic and travel information service – to really prove itself during a major emergency on Queensland’s transport network. Built as a modern, flexible replacement for the old 131940 service, QLDTraffic includes a new website and smartphone app, as … Read more
At approximately 10pm on Friday 5 September 2014, a truck carrying 50 tonnes of ammonium nitrate rolled over and exploded on the Angellala Creek Bridge approximately 30km south of Charleville on the Mitchell Highway. The force of the explosion not only injured eight people, but destroyed the road bridge over Angellala Creek, irreparably damaged the … Read more
At TMR, we’re committed to promoting road safety. We’re all about ensuring Queensland road users have confidence in our network and can reach their destinations safely. With school holidays in full swing, more and more drivers are heading out on the road with their family and friends to experience our wonderful state – and with … Read more
Its 7am and the team are already at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre getting organised, clutching coffee cups, checking AV and helping the Tesla ‘bump in’ to the exhibition space. Watching the crew maneuver a car through a lift and into a building was exciting for me but the MIXr team are already old … Read more
Join us at TMR’s premier innovation event, the TMR MIXr for collaboration, problem solving and hear inspiring presentations from some of the world’s most intriguing minds. We have an exciting line up of presenters kicking off the plenary session hosted by MC Chris Riddell. Chris is Australia’s most sought after futurist and a renowned strategist … Read more
It wasn’t long ago that plasma screens started appearing in homes across Australia, bringing us in touch with a future only imagined in sci-fi and deep space thrillers. A screen so thin you can mount it on a wall? Crazy. Fast forward 15 years and Australia is at the forefront of digital roadside advertising, using … Read more
With the majority of schools starting back from Monday 23 January, drivers will be required to slow down around schools during the specified school zone times – generally from 7am to 9am and 2pm to 4pm, unless otherwise signed. The beginning of the school year can be an especially challenging time, as many new students … Read more
Queensland, what’s your plan? You’re at work when a massive crack of lightning rents the air, signifying a classic Queensland late afternoon storm is about to hit, just before you leave work. The pounding of glass tells you hail is beginning to fall hard. This storm is really starting to intensify, the sky is dark and it’s … Read more