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Australia's Queensland roads face closed for Thor's latest flick  

Xinhua, August 17, 2016 Adjust font size:

Australia's Queensland state government has given the green light to American producers to film Thor: Ragnorak on the streets Brisbane's, prompting road closures for long hours and causing other interruptions within the city.

The Brisbane Times reported on Wednesday that businesses and residents in the area had been warned "to expect short delays due to traffic detours and stop-go traffic flow as filming takes place from Monday to Thursday.

A letter sent out by the movie producers to Brisbane residents said the road closures were expected as the latest installation of the movie production takes shape on the iconic Gold Coast.

"Traffic, deliveries, pedestrians and hotel guests will have access to businesses during the closures, although there may be short delays for public safety reasons."

"The producers promise to keep the disruptions as brief as possible, and have asked for understanding and support," the report said.

The movie stars Australians Chris Hemsworth and Cate Blanchett alongside Tom Hiddleston, Jamie Alexander and Anthony Hopkins.

Thor: Ragnarok is an American superhero film featuring Marvel Comics character Thor. It is slated to be released in cinemas worldwide in November 2017. Enditem