| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Completed |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Mid 2010 - Late 2014 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $58,110,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $44,055,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Maranoa Regional Council |
| State: | QLD |
| Corridor: | Brisbane - Darwin |
Project DescriptionThe project involved strengthening and widening works on the Warrego Highway, the construction of a new higher level bridge over the Maranoa River at Mitchell and a new breakdown area on the western outskirts of Roma to enable an extension of the type 2 road train route from Mitchell. The project has improved the safety and efficiency of freight and stock movements in western Queensland. BenefitsProject benefits include:
- Reduced damage for livestock being transported to Roma saleyards;
- Improved road safety;
- Improved flood immunity;
- Improved vehicle operation and transport costs
- Improved reliability of the highway, including:
- Increased productivity of transport
- Reduced vehicle operating costs
- Improved access for over-dimensional and excess mass loads
FundingThe Australian Government provided $44.055 million to this project, in partnership with the Queensland Government. TimetableConstruction commenced in July 2010 and was completed in September 2014. |
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Project details last updated: 2/08/2018
