• Funding program National Highway Upgrade Program
  • Status Completed
  • Transport mode Road
  • Expected start/finish Early 2016 - Early 2017
  • Estimated project cost $23,657,066
  • Australian Government contribution $18,925,653
  • Local Council/Shire Flinders Shire Council,Mckinlay Shire Council,Richmond Shire Council
  • State QLD
  • Corridor Townsville - Mount Isa

Project description

The project involved pavement widening and strengthening of approximately 30 kilometres of narrow and rough pavement on the Flinders Highway between Hughenden and Cloncurry.

Benefits

The project assists in reducing vehicle operating and maintenance costs, increasing safety and improving travel times for road users.

Funding

The Australian Government has committed up to $19 million towards the project, in partnership with the Queensland Government.

Timetable

The project commenced March 2016 and was completed in February 2017.

Project last updated:

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