Shell Close

QLDResidential road0.3 km2 segments

7.0Sports

0.3 kmTotal length

2Segments

3Grey spot segments

Shell Close is a 0 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles with highly technical corners and solid surface. It also rates well for sports cars.

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Vehicle scores

7.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Good (6-8)100%

Sports score IQR: 6.6 - 7.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed52%Unsealed48%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

7.5

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

9.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classResidential road

3.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

6.5

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 2 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for QLD. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Segments

Top 3 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#97142042Asphalt0.14 km8.08.08.1 #96061177-0.17 km5.86.25.5 #97224370Asphalt0.04 km4.84.65.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Shell Close?+

Shell Close is approximately 0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Shell Close sealed?+

Yes. Shell Close is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Shell Close good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Shell Close scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Shell Close in a caravan?+

Yes. Shell Close scores 6.6/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Shell Close good for an EV?+

Yes. Shell Close scores 7.0/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Shell Close?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Shell Close - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 11 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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