We have completed early planning to determine future upgrade needs for the Bruce Highway between the Sunshine Motorway and Maroochydore Road. The planning identifies a long-term solution to meet future traffic growth, reduce traffic congestion, and improve safety and flood immunity.
The preferred planning option identifies a long-term solution to meet future traffic growth, reduce traffic congestion and improve safety and flood immunity.
At this stage there is currently no funding for further planning, detailed design and construction of the project. This work will be considered in the future, after assessment of competing priorities and depending on funding availability.
Last updated: 23 April 2024
The Bruce Highway Upgrade Program is the largest road infrastructure program in Queensland, aimed at enhancing safety, flood resilience, and capacity along the Bruce Highway between Brisbane and Cairns. It was initiated on 1 July 2013, with a 10-year commitment valued at $8.5 billion, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments.
