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Bruce Highway – Yellow Gin Bridge Upgrade

Funding Program:Investment Road and Rail Program
Status:Completed
Transport Mode:Road
Expected Start/Finish:Late 2015 - Mid 2016
Estimated Project Cost:$14,798,832
Australian Government Contribution:$11,839,066
Local Council/Shire:Burdekin Shire Council
State:QLD
Corridor:Brisbane - Cairns

Project Description

This project replaced the existing Yellow Gin Creek Bridge to a two-way, two lane standard. Approaches will be higher and wider, with an 11m seal width. The project also includes an intersection upgrade at Beachmont Road.

Benefits

The project will reduce the frequency and extent of road closure at Yellow Gin Bridge, improving freight efficiency for north-south inter and intra- state truck movements.

Funding

The Australian Government contributed $11.8 million towards the project, in partnership with the Queensland Government.

Timetable

Construction commenced in September 2015 and was completed in July 2016.

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Project details last updated: 16/12/2019