- Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
- Status Underway
- Transport mode Road
- Expected start/finish Mid 2021 - Mid 2023
- Estimated project cost $20,000,000
- Australian Government contribution $20,000,000
- State QLD
- Corridor Brisbane - Cairns
Project description
The Australian Government has already committed $10 billion towards the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program with almost all of the funding allocated to projects.
This Strategy will support a plan for future upgrades along the Bruce Highway, including duplication of priority sections of the highway between Curra and Cairns. This work will need to be undertaken in partnership with the Queensland Government and industry.
Benefits
- Reduced congestion and improve travel times
- Improved efficiency and network reliability
- Improved road safety for all road users
Funding
The Australian Government has committed $20 million towards the project.
Timetable
Planning has commenced in mid 2021 and will be completed by mid 2023.
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