| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Not started |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | TBC - TBC |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $180,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $144,000,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Townsville City Council |
| State: | QLD |
| Corridor: | Townsville - Mount Isa |
Project DescriptionThe Townsville Ring Road - Stage 5 project will duplicate six kilometres of the Bruce Highway, the only remaining two-lane, undivided carriageway section of the 22 kilometre Townsville Ring Road. It will also include a new interchange at local road, Beck Drive. BenefitsThe duplication of this section and the new interchange will reduce congestion and improve freight efficiency and road safety for all road users. FundingThe Australian Government has committed up to $144 million towards the project. TimetableThe delivery schedule will be determined in consultation with the Queensland Government. |
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Project details last updated: 2/04/2019
