While repairs are made to the Hurupi Stream bridge (also known as the banana bridge), there are strict temporary controls in place to ensure public safety and protect the fragile structure.  

New temporary restrictions 

To prevent further damage and keep the community safe, the following restrictions are in place until further notice:  

• Maximum vehicle weight: 3.5 tonnes  
  (Family vehicles and utes only – no trucks or other oversized vehicles. Campervans – please check make and model. If towing a boat or other vehicle, ensure combined weight is within the 3.5t weight restriction.) 
• Maximum speed: 10 km/h 
• One vehicle on the bridge at a time, controlled by temporary traffic lights 

SWDC reserves the right to close the bridge without notice if any of the above conditions are breached. 

These restrictions reflect engineering advice and the need to protect the weakened structure until further repair work is completed.  

It’s important to drive to the conditions along Cape Palliser Road and around any repair sites. While debris has been cleared, parts of the road surface have been lifted, and full repairs will take time to complete.