GC600 construction gets underway, Gold Coast Highway road closures
Construction for the Gold Coast 600 is now underway - here’s which roads will be affected and how.
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CONSTRUCTION is underway for the 2019 Gold Coast 600 with this year’s build predicted to take up to six weeks.
The construction period will put together several pedestrian bridges along the 2.96km street circuit.
A total 25km of track fencing is being brought in ahead of the event.
It comes just weeks after a new five-year-deal and night-racing was announced for the GC600 by Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones.
Event Manager Melissa Stephens said construction this week would focus on building pits trackside, with night works on the Gold Coast Highway starting this evening.
“It all happens overnight, so tomorrow when you drive down the highway you'll start seeing pedestrian bridges being built,” she said.
“As we move into week two of our construction schedule we actually follow the track around into the Main Beach area.”
Last month it was revealed the Boost Mobile SUPER Trucks were returning to the event after more than a year of being banned.
The 600hp vehicles, previously barred on safety grounds, are one of multiple new drawcards for the major racing event.
“They’re always a huge fan favourite, you see them jumping through the air and on five ramps around the track,” Ms Stephens said.
“For this year we’re also bringing the music acts into the venue with two stages operating here on the track.
“It means our patrons can stay here, stay post-racing and enjoy all of entertainment happening around the track.”
CONSTRUCTION ROAD CLOSURES
The current list of road closures and roads affected is as follows. Some locations/partial closures have not been announced yet.
*WEEK ONE - 16-20 September
Day: 7am-5pm / Night: 7.30pm-5am
Partial road closures during the day along GC Hwy from Main Beach to Surfers Paradise.
Full road closure of GC Hwy southbound lanes during nightworks, with diversions in place along Main Beach Parade.
Temporary fencing and portable buildings are being installed across multiple locations throughout Macintosh Island as well.
Pedestrian access is maintained throughout the park. The children’s playground and public amenities will remain accessible.
*WEEK TWO - 23-27 Sep
Day: 7am-5pm
Partial road/lane closures on Main Beach Pde, Breaker St, Hill St, and Serisier Ave.
Full closure of Main Beach Pde between Ferny Ave and Cable St for pedestrian bridge installation.
Full closure of Breaker St for pedestrian bridge installation.
*WEEK THREE - 30 Sep-5 Oct
Day: 7am-5pm
Partial closures of Serisier Ave, Hill Pde, Breaker St, Main Beach Pde and GC Hwy, areas to be announced.
Partial lane closures on parts of GC Hwy for fencing and grandstand installation.
*WEEK FOUR - 7-12 Oct
Day: 7am-5pm
Partial road/lane closures as required, but footpath closure along Oceanway for construction of grandstands and corporate stands.
*WEEK FIVE - 14-20 Oct
Day: 7am-5pm
Full road closure of Breaker St on Monday and Tuesday, resident traffic excepted.
Partial closures for late barrier and gate installations, locations to be announced.
GC Hwy’s southbound turning lane into Paradise Waters reduces in length from Thursday onward.
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