Know your roads!

Knowing which level of Government holds responsibility for certain roads can be a confusing matter!

While a State Controlled Road (SCR) is a road declared to be controlled by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), a Local Government Controlled Road is a road that is owned or maintained by Local Government.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council CEO, Ian Church said knowing where the responsibility lies for fixing which road often stumps many residents.

“That’s why we’re encouraging residents to visit our website and check out our handy lists of Council-maintained and State Government roads.

“In addition, while we understand the speed of road restoration works can be a cause of frustration for residents at times, be assured our crews are working as quickly as possible, while adhering to funding requirements and other required procedures.

“Council engages contractors to deliver specific roadworks at times when our own crews are flat out with other projects, rather than delaying works further.

“Similarly, there may be times when Transport and Main Roads (TMR) contracts work to Council to deliver, so you may see our crews working on State roads, subject to the requirements of TMR.

“We greatly appreciate the patience and understanding our residents show when works are underway.

“Lastly, it is also timely to reiterate that when sealed road repairs occur, often these repairs simply can’t occur in the one day.

“This is due to a multitude of reasons – including requirements around testing and curing, which is why you will then see crews return to the same pavement repair several times, prior to a final bitumen seal being applied.

“In the majority of instances, weather permitting, this process would be completed over a six-week period,” he said.

For more information, visit https://www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our-services/roads/maintained-roads or https://www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our-services/roads/state-government-roads