Road Photos & Information: Queensland: East Evelyn Road (State Route 24)

Road Photos & Information: Queensland

East Evelyn Road (State Route 24)

Statistics:

Length: 11 km
Eastern Terminus: Palmerston Hwy (SR25) at Millaa Millaaa
Western Terminus: Kennedy Hwy (NR1) at East Evelyn
Suburbs, Towns & Localities Along Route: Millaa Millaa and East Evelyn

Route Numbering:

Current:
Road Authority Internal Classification: 6404 1

General Information:

East Evelyn Road is a short State Route located in the Far North Queensland hinterland. A rural undivided route, it links Palmerston Hwy (SR25) with Kennedy Hwy (NR1).

East Evelyn road leads to Queensland's Highest Main Road passing the Millaa Millaa Lookout. 2

History:

November 1946: Grading of the existing pavement to profile, the making-up of flanks, arid re-sheeting with fine crushed rock of the East Evelyn Road at an estimated cost of £2491. 3
October 2010: Work commenced on East Evelyn Road to increase visibility for motorists approaching the intersection with Millaa Millaa-Malanda Road. Power was installed at the intersection to upgrade the flashing warning signs and lighting to make it safer at night and in wet and foggy conditions. 4

Preview:	Description:
	Reassurance Directional Sign: Distance sign at Millaa Millaa, August 2014. Note the missing SR24 shield. Image © Ed Huang
	Edge Line Trial: Special edge line trial at Millaa Millaa, August 2014. Image © Ed Huang

1 Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland State Controlled Roads and Regions Maps, Far North Region, June 2011
2 millaamillaa.com, Activities
3 Cairns Post, Friday 1 November 1946
4 Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Media Statements, Safety Upgrade for East Evelyn Intersection

Last updated: 18:50:27 15/3/2015.

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