• Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
  • Status Completed
  • Transport mode Road
  • Expected start/finish July 2009 - March 2019
  • Estimated project cost $200,000,000
  • Australian Government contribution $200,000,000
  • State QLD

Project description

This project involves planning, design and landowner compensation for the upgrade of a 65 kilometre section of the Bruce Highway from Cooroy to Curra, including a bypass of Gympie.

Benefits

The planning project will look to reduce travel times and improve the safety and efficiency of the Bruce Highway through the Cooroy to Curra section, supporting the needs of local communities, long distance road freight and tourist traffic.

Funding

The Australian Government is providing $200 million towards the project.

Timetable

Planning and design work commenced in July 2009 and was completed in March 2019. 

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