| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | In planning |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Early 2019 - Mid 2022 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $481,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $384,810,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Cairns Regional Council |
| State: | QLD |
| Corridor: | Brisbane - Cairns |
Project DescriptionThis project will see an upgrade to this section of the Bruce highway to a four lane at-grade road, with rationalisation of at-grade intersections and accesses and service roads where required. This includes an additional bridge over several creeks. BenefitsImproved capacity, efficiency and safety. FundingThe Australian Government has committed up to $384.8 million towards the project in partnership with the Queensland Government. TimetableConstruction works are expected to commence in March 2019 and be completed in June 2022, weather permitting. |
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Project details last updated: 26/02/2018
