The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments have announced 22 new Bruce Highway projects aimed at significantly enhancing safety along high-risk sections of the highway between Gympie and Cairns.
Dylan Anderson
These upgrades represent the next stage of the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program, which is part of a historic $9 billion investment in the corridor. More than $500 million has been allocated for the newly unveiled projects.
Project Scope and Impact
The 22 projects are focused on reducing crash risk and improving road resilience. They include:
- 19 road resurfacing projects covering 93 kilometres to enhance skid resistance and vehicle stability, especially under wet weather conditions.
- 3 projects introducing 13 kilometres of wide centre line treatment with road widening and audio tactile line marking. These upgrades are designed to reduce the risk of head-on collisions by up to 60 per cent on high-volume rural roads.
Program Progress
This new stage builds on the first 16 projects announced in March. Of these:
- 6 have already been completed
- 8 are currently under construction
- 2 are scheduled to begin this month
Work on the latest round of projects has already begun and is expected to continue into next year. Additional rounds of projects under the $9 billion Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program are planned.
Government Commitment
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, reaffirmed the Australian Government's commitment to improving road safety across Queensland.
The joint investment by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments aims to deliver a safer and more reliable Bruce Highway, supporting economic development and road safety for Queensland communities.
