| Funding Program: | National Highway Upgrade Program |
| Status: | Completed |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Early 2018 - Mid 2018 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $11,625,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $9,300,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Southern Downs Regional Council |
| State: | QLD |
| Corridor: | Sydney - Brisbane |
Project DescriptionThe project will involve safety upgrades to improve sections of the New England Highway between Warwick and the Queensland/New South Wales border.
Safety treatments will include:
• Pavement widening;
• Shoulder widening and sealing;
• Overtaking lanes;
• Intersection upgrades;
• Guardrails; and
• Improved delineation (line marking and signage). BenefitsThe project will assist in improving road safety, reducing the risk of fatalities and serious injuries as well as severity and cost of road crashes in line with the National Road Safety Strategy. FundingThe Australian Government has committed up to $9.3 million towards the project, in partnership with the Queensland Government. TimetableConstruction commenced early 2018 with completion anticipated in mid-2018, weather permitting. |
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Project details last updated: 2/10/2019
