- Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
- Status Completed
- Transport mode Road
- Expected start/finish Late 2015 - Mid 2016
- Estimated project cost $14,798,832
- Australian Government contribution $11,839,066
- Local Council/Shire Burdekin Shire Council
- State QLD
- Corridor Brisbane - Cairns
Project description
This project replaced the existing Yellow Gin Creek Bridge to a two-way, two lane standard. Approaches will be higher and wider, with an 11m seal width. The project also includes an intersection upgrade at Beachmont Road.
Benefits
The project will reduce the frequency and extent of road closure at Yellow Gin Bridge, improving freight efficiency for north-south inter and intra- state truck movements.
Funding
The Australian Government contributed $11.8 million towards the project, in partnership with the Queensland Government.
Timetable
Construction commenced in September 2015 and was completed in July 2016.
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