| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Completed |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Early 2012 - Early 2014 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $25,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $16,800,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Burdekin Shire Council |
| State: | QLD |
| Corridor: | Brisbane - Cairns |
Project DescriptionThe project involved safety works identified by the Burdekin Road Safety Audit, including upgrading intersections along Edward Street in Ayr and in Brandon and the construction of two new overtaking lanes on the Bruce Highway in the Burdekin area. BenefitsThe project will improve safety on the Bruce Highway in the Burdekin area. FundingThe Australian Government provided $16.8 million to the project, in partnership with the Queensland Government. TimetableConstruction commenced on the first project in March 2012 and was completed in January 2014. |
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Project details last updated: 26/02/2018
