Capricorn Highway - Pavement Strengthening and Widening (Package 3)

Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
Status In planning
Transport mode Road
Expected start/finish Late 2026 - Mid 2028
Estimated project cost $19,570,000
Australian Government contribution $15,656,000
State QLD

Project description

Alongside two other packages of works, the project will progressively strengthen and widen the Capricorn Highway, to improve the route’s useability and safety for heavy vehicles, thereby supporting local industry and regional economic growth.
The Capricorn Highway is a significant part of Queensland’s freight network, as it is an important resource for agriculture, tourism, and community links across Central Western and Coastal Queensland. Sections of the highway are currently of a narrow single seal, posing safety and productivity concerns. Therefore, increasing the level of service along the highway will improve overall safety and increased freight productivity and efficiency.

Benefits

Improved road safety for all users, efficiency and network reliability, improved freight productivity, and improved connectivity between people with jobs and services, and goods with markets.

Funding

Total funding of $19.57 million (Australian Government Contribution $15,656,000, Queensland Government contribution $3.91 million).

Timetable

The project is expected to commence construction in late 2026 and be completed in mid 2028.

Project last updated: 19 Dec 2025

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