Rangeville and East Toowoomba Roadworks Lead Saturday Traffic Alerts

Toowoomba Weekend Traffic Overview

Toowoomba residents and weekend travelers should prepare for several localized road closures and changed traffic conditions this Saturday, 31 January 2026. While major regional arteries currently remain free of significant incidents, several council-led infrastructure projects are entering new phases today, affecting commute times in the suburbs.

Major Street Impacts and Closures

In Rangeville, a significant traffic change remains in effect. The westbound lane of South Street is closed between High Street and the area east of Lucinda Street. This closure is necessary for ongoing pedestrian access upgrades and is expected to remain in place until mid-February. Local detours are clearly marked, but motorists heading toward the city center from the eastern suburbs should expect delays and consider using Perth Street as an alternative.

New roadworks are also scheduled to commence today in East Toowoomba. Maintenance activities on Cedar Street are set to begin this Saturday, 31 January. While the road may not be fully closed, traffic management measures and signage will be active throughout the day. Drivers are urged to exercise caution and follow the directions of onsite personnel.

Regional and Rural Route Updates

Travelers heading into the rural districts surrounding Toowoomba will encounter long-term recovery works. In Yandilla, Reichle Road remains closed to all traffic for flood recovery culvert replacement. This project is slated to continue through late March 2026. A detour is currently in place via Owen’s Scrub Road, Grasstree Road, and Church Road. In Tipton, motorists should be alert for shoulder grading works on Tipton Horrane Road, which may cause minor, intermittent delays.

In the Northern district, maintenance crews are active on Maria Creek Road and Anduramba Range Road. Heavy formation grading is underway, and while these roads are open, disruptions to the normal traffic flow are likely. Routine maintenance is also reported on Grace Street in Crows Nest.

Public Transport and Rail Alerts

Public transport users should be aware of potential service adjustments. Translink has noted recent cancellations on Route 905 originating from the Toowoomba Bus Station. Commuters are strongly advised to check the Translink journey planner for real-time updates before traveling. Furthermore, those planning to travel toward the coast should note major weekend track closures on the Sunshine Coast and Shorncliffe lines, which may impact connecting services from Brisbane.

Commuter Safety Advice

• Allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes for travel through Rangeville and East Toowoomba.
• Observe reduced speed limits in all active roadwork zones to ensure the safety of maintenance crews.
• Check the QLDTraffic app for any sudden changes caused by the localized wet weather typical of the January season.