Fallen tree blocks traffic along Kuranda Range Road
Morning traffic is at a standstill after a tree fell across a busy Far North commuter route, blocking both lanes.
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Traffic has remained at a standstill on the Kennedy Highway, blocking both lanes on the Macalister Range.
It is believed a tree fell across the road around 6.55am, causing traffic to block in both directions.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has been undertaking repairs on the range since January, following extensive damage from the aftermath of Cyclone Jasper.
Originally published as Fallen tree blocks traffic along Kuranda Range Road
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