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Bruce Highway - Sarina to Cairns - Overtaking Lanes

Funding Program:Investment Road and Rail Program
Status:Completed
Transport Mode:Road
Expected Start/Finish:Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
Estimated Project Cost:$67,800,000
Australian Government Contribution:$67,800,000
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 the construction of new overtaking lanes between Sarina and Cairns.

Benefits

The works will improve safety and reduce travel times on the Bruce Highway.

Funding

The Australian Government is providing $67.8 million to the project.

Timetable

Construction commenced on the first of the overtaking lane projects in June 2011 and works were completed in June 2016.

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Project details last updated: 3/05/2018