| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Under construction |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Mid 2016 - Late 2023 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $72,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $57,600,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Townsville City Council |
| State: | QLD |
| Corridor: | Brisbane - Cairns |
Project DescriptionThis project involves the upgrade of 5.2km of the Bruce Highway between the Veales Road intersection to Pope Road intersection. The project is currently in the planning phase that will determine the project's full scope for delivery.
Early interim works on the Bruce Highway between Veales Road and Greenvale street involved the construction of a staggered T intersection, the relocation of the Bowden Road intersection, the construction of a 1.6km service road, additional ambulance signage and Intelligent Transport System works.
These early works addressed some of the most pressing safety issues in the area while the project's full scope is determined. BenefitsThis project will improve safety and freight efficiency, and reduce congestion. FundingThe Australian Government has committed up to $57.6 million towards the project, in partnership with the the Queensland Government. TimetableEarly interim safety works commenced construction in July 2016 and were completed in January 2017.
Major construction is expected to commence mid 2021 and be completed late 2023, weather permitting. |
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Project details last updated: 12/07/2019
