Today in Cairns: Gordonvale man presents to paramedics with suspected snake bite
A patient in his 30s has been rushed to hospital after walking into an ambulance station with a suspected snake bite. Plus, we have your news, weather, traffic and today’s events covered.
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G’day Far Northerners, here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening across the region today, Monday May 31.
HEADLINES
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LATEST NEWS
Gordonvale – snake bite
A man in his 30s was transported to Cairns Hospital in a stable condition after he presented to the ambulance station with a suspected snake bite about 7pm.
WEATHER
The final day of Autumn is expected to close with a drizzle in Cairns today, with the Bureau of meteorology predicting an 80 per cent chance of showers.
Cairns can expect falls of up to 10mm, along with a cool minimum temperature of 19, partly cloudy skies and 20 to 25km/h south-easterly winds.
Around the region
Cairns: A few showers 19-27C
Atherton: Shower or two 15-21C
Cardwell: A few showers 17-25C
Cooktown: Shower or two 21-27C
Innisfail: Showers 18-25C
Mareeba: Possible shower 17-24C
TRAFFIC
Palm Cove
Potholes near Bokissa Road have been reported on the Captain Cook Highway at Palm Cove.
Both lanes are affected and motorists are advised to proceed with caution.
Barron/Smithfield/Yorkeys Knob
Construction of the Smithfield Bypass project, which is to be completed in December 2021, could result in some delays during active construction hours. The project will construct a new 3.8km bypass between the McGregor Road roundabout and the Cairns Western Arterial Road and Captain Cook Highway roundabout as an alternative route to the Captain Cook Highway
Bungalow
A speed reduction is in force on Mulgrave Road at Bungalow due to culvert damage near Brown Street.
Access across culvert in both directions along Mulgrave Road and Brown Street intersection is restricted to vehicles that comply with the general mass and concessional mass limits.
Mowbray
Bridge or culvert damage has closed Mowbray River Road to all traffic in both directions.
Motorists are advised to use an alternative route.
Kimberley
A road hazard has been reported on Cape Tribulation Road at Kimberly.
The road is open to one lane only with up to one hour delays expected.
Motorists are urged to show patience
Stewart Creek Valley
Road hazard being soft shoulders on Douglas Creek Road at
Stewart Creek Valley has forced a 5 tonne GVM limit.
Heavy vehicles have been advised to use an alternative route
Edmonton/Gordonvale
Roadworks are being carried out on the Bruce Highway — Cairns Southern Access Corridor — Stage 3: Edmonton to Gordonvale. Delays expected (during active hours of work), with all lanes in both directions affected. The work is expected to run until June 30, 2023.
Edmonton/Gordonvale
Potholes have been reported on the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale.
Both directions are affected and motorist are advised to proceed with caution.
Edmonton / Gordonvale / Wrights Creek
Road works on Yarrabah Rd and the Bruce Highway due to the Cairns Southern Access Corridor — Stage 3: Edmonton to Gordonvale are expected to cause motorist delays.
All lanes in both directions are affected and changed traffic conditions are in place.
Feluga
Potholes have been reported on the Bruce Highway at Feluga in north bound lanes toward Innisfail. No delays expected however drivers are asked to proceed with caution.
Gordonvale
Temporary closure of Maher Road intersection with the Bruce Highway in both directions. From 7pm Monday to Sunday 7pm until December 31. Forms part of the works for the Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access Corridor.
Kamerunga/Redlynch
Construction on an upgrade of the Cairns Western Arterial Road/Harley St intersection begun last week and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2021.
Motorists should expect all lanes of traffic affected by delays during active construction hours, in all directions. Please allow extra travel time.
Kuranda
Barron River Bridge on the Kennedy Highway reduced to one lane. Restricted to vehicles that comply with general mass limits. Partial lane closures. Both directions affected and delays expected. Allow extra travel time.
Innot Hot Springs
Bridge or culvert damage has been reported on Mandalee Road at Innot Hot Springs.
The road closed to all traffic and motorists have been advised to use an alternative route.
Cape Tribulation / Kimberley
Roadworks have been reported on Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Road at Cape Tribulation / Kimberley
No delays expected, however drivers are urged to proceed with caution.
Lake Eacham
Wrights Creek Road is closed to all traffic. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route.
The next road inspection will take place on November 11, 2021.
Portsmith/Woree
This is due to Cairns Southern Access Stage 4 and works will be carried out until December 24, 2021. A new bypass of the Captain Cook Hwy will be constructed between McGregor Rd and Cairns Western Arterial Rd roundabouts providing motorists an alternative route to the Cook Hwy. Delays are expected during active hours in both directions.
WHAT’S ON
Services, venues and facilities
All Cairns libraries branches
Muddy’s Playground (wet and dry areas)
Centenary Lakes Nature Play
Fun Ship playground
Bouldering Park
Botanic Gardens Conservatory
Barlow Park (open for casual athletics only)
Outdoor gym equipment
TODAY’S EVENTS
Space+Place: Youth Gym @ Shang Park
Date: Mon 31 May
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Shang Park, Mooroobool
Cost: Free
Space+Place: Street Soccer @ Harald Falge Park, Manunda
Date: Mon 31 May
Time: 3:45pm – 4:45pm
Location: Harald Falge Park, Lennon St, Manunda
Cost: Free
Space+Place: Acrokids in the Park @ Murray St Park, Manoora
Date: Mon 31 May
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: Murray St Park, Manoora
Cost: Free
Guided tour of the Gardens
Date: Mon 31 May
Time: 10:00am – 10:00am
Location: Leaving from the Friends House, Flecker Gardens, Collins Ave, Edge Hill
Cost: Free
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