Statistics:
- Length:
- 16 km
- Termini:
- Eastern: Bruce Hwy (A1) and Cluden St, Cluden
- Western: Ross River Rd (SR72) and O'Reilly St, Mundingburra
- Suburbs, Towns & Localities Along Route:
- Mundingburra, Currajong, Garbutt, West End, Belgian Gardens, North Ward, Townsville, South Townsville, Railway Estate, Oonoonba and Cluden
Route Numbering:
- Current: 16
- Road Authority Internal Classification: 1
- 831 (Railway Estate to Cluden)
- 833 (Garbutt to Railway Estate)
General Information:
State Route 16 is a circuitous route that links the Bruce Highway with the port area and central business district of Townsville. It also connects large tracts of residential suburbia with Townsville's CBD as well. The route is a mix of divided and undivided roadway.
Trailblazer:
State Route 16 trailblazer in Townsville on Denham St (SR16), near Ogden St and Ross Creek, November 2010. George Ross Bridge is in the background.
Image © Terry Siva
Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign on Dean St (SR16) in South Townsville near McIlwraith St, November 2010.
Image © Terry Siva
NEW Advance Directional Sign:
AD sign at Railway Estate, approaching Boundary St (SR14), November 2018.
Image © Terry Siva
1 QLD Government, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Northern Region Map, November 2022.