- Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
- Status Completed
- Transport mode Road
- Expected start/finish Mid 2018 - Mid 2021
- Estimated project cost $123,701,500
- Australian Government contribution $98,960,000
- Local Council/Shire Cairns Regional Council
- State QLD
- Corridor Brisbane - Cairns
Project description
The project involves the upgrade of 2.6km of the Bruce Highway between Kate Street (renamed Links Drive) and Aumuller Street from a 4-lane dual carriage way to a 6-lane dual carriage way, and additional works including upgrades through to Draper Street and Kenny Street.
Benefits
The project will deliver long-term improvements to traffic flow, freight delivery and road safety south of Cairns, through reducing urban congestion, reducing highway travel time and improving road access.
Funding
The Australian Government has committed up to $99.0 million towards the project in partnership with the Queensland Government.
Timetable
Construction commenced in mid 2018 and the project was completed in June 2021.
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