- Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
- Status Under construction
- Transport mode Road
- Expected start/finish July 2021 - Late 2023
- Estimated project cost $280,000,000
- Australian Government contribution $224,000,000
- Local Council/Shire Townsville City Council
- State QLD
- Corridor Townsville - Mount Isa
Project description
The Townsville Ring Road - Stage 5 project will duplicate six kilometres of the Bruce Highway, the only remaining two-lane, undivided carriageway section of the 22 kilometre Townsville Ring Road. It will also include a new interchange at local road, Beck Drive.
Benefits
The duplication of this section and the new interchange will reduce congestion and improve freight efficiency and road safety for all road users.
Funding
The Australian Government has committed up to $224 million towards the project.
Timetable
Construction has commenced in July 2021 and is expected to be completed by late 2023, weather permitting.
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