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Bruce Highway - Sarina to Cairns - Black Spots

Funding Program:Investment Road and Rail Program
Status:Completed
Transport Mode:Road
Expected Start/Finish:Late 2009 - Mid 2017
Estimated Project Cost:$105,400,000
Australian Government Contribution:$105,400,000
Local Council/Shire:Burdekin Shire Council,Hinchinbrook Shire Council,Townsville City Council,Cairns Regional Council,Cassowary Coast Regional Council,Mackay Regional Council,Whitsunday Regional Council
State:QLD
Corridor:Brisbane - Cairns

Project Description

The project involved safety enhancement works at known crash blackspots on the Bruce Highway between Sarina and Cairns.

Benefits

The black spot projects will improve safety for road users.

Funding

The Australian Government is providing up to $105.4 million to the project.

Timetable

Construction commenced on the first of the black spot projects in late 2009 and works were completed in mid 2017.

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Project details last updated: 21/02/2018