Through-traffic heavy vehicles off-limits on Bromelton House Road

Bromelton House Road will soon be off-limits to heavy vehicle through-traffic in response to community concerns about safety.

The move was endorsed at today's Ordinary Council Meeting following further community consultation during August and September.

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen thanked the community and local businesses for providing feedback on the proposed change.

"We received feedback from 12 business stakeholders and 11 residents who were mostly supportive of the proposal to limit the heavy vehicle through-traffic," he said.

"Vehicles weighing more than 4.5 tonnes (Gross Vehicle Mass) will be limited on Bromelton House Road, however it's important to note this is designed to impact through-traffic only.

"The restriction doesn't impact the farms and other businesses who operate heavy vehicles on this road, or vehicles servicing properties in this area.

"It's much more appropriate for through-traffic to use the Beaudesert Bypass and the Beaudesert Boonah Road, which is designed for these types of vehicles."

Division 4 Councillor Michael Enright said he was grateful for the feedback he has personally received from local businesses and community members.

"Local businesses in the area have been very supportive of limiting the heavy vehicle usage on this road, and we appreciate their efforts to reduce traffic on this corridor," he said.

"I would also like to acknowledge the patience of the residents who have been impacted by unnecessary truck movements over the past few years.

"The installation of this signage will improve the safety for residents and other road users, reduce the impact on the amenity of residents and minimise the deterioration of Council roads."

Guidance on the use of signage by Council to deter heavy vehicles is regulated by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

The new signage 'No Trucks – Service Vehicles Excepted' has been approved by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and will be installed within the coming months.

Image: Council is encouraging heavy vehicles to use the Beaudesert Boonah Road and Beaudesert Bypass rather than Bromelton House Road.