| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Under construction |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | December 2015 - Mid 2019 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $50,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $40,000,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Hinchinbrook Shire Council,Cairns Regional Council,Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| State: | QLD |
| Corridor: | Brisbane - Cairns |
Project DescriptionPavement widening and strengthening works, including wide-centre line treatments, on high priority sections of the Bruce Highway between Ingham and Cairns. BenefitsThe pavement widening will be combined with the application of wide centre line treatments to separate vehicles on two lane sections of the Highway, greatly reducing the risk of head on type crashes. FundingThe Australian Government has committed up to $40 million to the project, in partnership with the Queensland Government. TimetableWorks commenced in December 2015 and will be completed progressively through until mid-2019. |
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Project details last updated: 16/12/2016
