Caboolture–Bribie Island Road, Bribie Island bridge, design and early works
A business case has been completed, and the project is now progressing through the detailed design phase for the new Bribie Island Bridge
Detailed designCaboolture-Bribie Island Road Upgrade Program
The Queensland Government has developed the Bribie Island Road Upgrade Strategy to identify a program of works to sequentially upgrade Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to provide a 4-lane, median-divided road.
Consultation with key stakeholders and the community will continue as projects progress.
Upgrade strategy features
- Old Toorbul Point Road intersection signalisation—complete.
- Regina Avenue intersection signalisation—complete.
- Old Toorbul Point Road to Saint Road duplication—construction underway.
- Hickey Road to King Johns Creek duplication—design progressing.
- Bribie Island bridge upgrade—design progressing.
- King Johns Creek to Old Toorbul Point Road duplication—planning underway.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Increases traffic flow
- Improves flood immunity
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Better active transport
Program map
Projects
- Hickey Road to King Johns Creek upgrade
- King Johns Creek to Old Toorbul Point Road duplication
- Old Toorbul Point Road intersection upgrade
- Old Toorbul Point Road to Saint Road duplication including signalisation of Volz Road
- Ningi Upgrade (Bestmann Road to Ross Street) including signalisation of Ross Road
- Regina Avenue intersection signalisation
- Ningi Upgrade (Ross Street to existing 4-lane section east of Donald Street)
- Donald Street to Kal Ma Kuta Drive (minor safety improvements)
- Kal Ma Kuta Drive to Bestmann Road East upgrade including signalisation of the Kal Ma Kuta Drive and Spinnaker Drive upgrade
- Bribie Island Bridge
Funding
The Australian Government and Queensland Government are funding projects under the Caboolture-Bribie Island Road Upgrade Program. There are three projects currently underway – Investment IDs 1773573 (Hickey Road to King Johns Creek), 1158882 (Old Toorbul Point Road to Saint Road), 1862714 (Bribie Island bridge planning).
27 Projects in Caboolture-Bribie Island Road Upgrade Program
Bruce Highway (Ingham - Innisfail), Dallachy Road, install floodway
The Queensland Government has upgraded the Bruce Highway at Dallachy Road near Tully, improving flood resilience on this section of the highway.
Bruce Highway (Innisfail - Cairns), Innisfail Bypass, plan and preserve corridor
The Queensland Government is progressing a $9 million planning and corridor preservation project for a potential bypass around Innisfail.
Bruce Highway (Pine River - Cairns), Road Operations Improvements
This project has been completed and provides Intelligent Transport System infrastructure at various locations along the Bruce Highway between Pine River and Cairns.
Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access Corridor (Stage 5), Foster Road, funding allocation
Planning for the Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access Corridor (Stage 5), Foster Road upgrade intersection project will assess and recommend options to upgrade this intersection.
Caboolture-Bribie Island Road, Hickey Road to King Johns Creek
Design is progressing for the future duplication of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road from west of Hickey Road to west of King Johns Creek. The project includes signalising the Hickey Road intersection.
Caboolture-Bribie Island Road, Old Toorbul Point Road to Saint Road
Construction to duplicate Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to a 4-lane, dual carriageway from Old Toorbul Point Road to just east of Saint Road has been completed. This included signalising the Volz Road/Browns Road intersection.
Caboolture–Bribie Island Road, Bribie Island bridge, design and early works
A business case has been completed, and the project is now progressing through the detailed design phase for the new Bribie Island Bridge
Cairns Bruce Highway Upgrade master plan
The Cairns Bruce Highway Upgrade master plan was released in 2010. It was the result of a planning study that investigated long term, multi-modal transport planning options to address the impacts of urban growth, congestion and traffic accidents.
Cairns Southern Access Cycleway, construct cycleway
The Department is progressively delivering a safe off-road facility for bike riders of all abilities, including school children and the bike riding and walking (active transport) community. The new cycleway delivers a direct and continuous route with limited intersections to encourage bike riders to use the off-road facility.
Cairns Transit Network
Cairns Transit Network is the first busway planning project of its kind in regional Queensland. It will improve public transport in Cairns by giving buses priority, either in separate bus lanes or on dedicated bus-only lanes (busways) which will be separated from general traffic.
Cairns Transport Study, planning
By 2046, the Cairns local government area is expected to increase by approximately 59,000 residents. In addition to the substantial visitor numbers in the region, this significant residential growth will have an impact on the safety, efficiency and accessibility of the Cairns urban transport network.
Taking a holistic approach to the planning of this expected growth will ensure a sustainable, efficient and accessible transport network in the region.
Cairns Western Arterial Road, Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Highway, duplication
The Queensland Government is undertaking a $300 million project to duplicate the Cairns Western Arterial Road between Redlynch Connector Road and Captain Cook Highway. This upgrade will transform the road into a 4-lane carriageway, improving safety, capacity, and traffic flow for the region.
Cairns Western Arterial Road, upgrade strategy, planning
The department is conducting a planning study for the Cairns Western Arterial Road to identify future upgrades that will improve safety, capacity, and transport efficiency. The study area spans the entire length of the Cairns Western Arterial Road, from the Captain Cook Highway to Mulgrave Road, and includes the proposed Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access Corridor (Stage 6), Earlville Bypass.
Cape York Region Package Stage 2
The Cape York Region Package Stage 2 is a program of works to deliver infrastructure upgrades on the Cape York Peninsula between 2019-20 and 2024-25.
Captain Cook Highway Cairns – Mossman 2024 Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements reconstruction
The Captain Cook Highway is undergoing extensive reconstruction to address the significant damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper in December 2023.
Captain Cook Highway, Cairns CBD to Smithfield, Upgrade
Master planning is progressing on the Captain Cook Highway between Cairns CBD and Smithfield.
Far North Queensland disaster recovery works
The Queensland Government has made significant progress in repairing roads damaged by Tropical Cyclone Jasper in December 2023 and the North and Far North Tropical Low in February 2025.
Kennedy Highway (Cairns - Mareeba), Barron River bridge (Kuranda), replacement
Pre-construction work has commenced to replace the ageing Barron River bridge at Kuranda to improve network reliability and safety for all road users, while minimising potential environmental and cultural heritage impacts.
Kennedy Highway (Kuranda Range Road) cyclone reconstruction works
Significant progress has been made on restoring the Kennedy Highway (Kuranda Range Road) to its pre-event function following Tropical Cyclone Jasper in December 2023 and the North and Far North Tropical Low in February 2025.
Kuranda Range Road safety and resilience upgrades
The department is working with the Australian Government to investigate and prioritise safety and resilience upgrades for Kuranda Range Road.
Mareeba – Dimbulah Road, Mareeba Heavy Vehicle Bypass, planning
The planning for the Mareeba – Dimbulah Road, Mareeba Heavy Vehicle Bypass focused on progressing the southern section of the bypass and reviewing the alignment of the northern section.
Mossman – Daintree Road, 2024 Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements reconstruction works
Reconstruction works are underway on a section of Mossman – Daintree Road damaged during ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Disaster recovery is a long-term process and involves an extensive program of works and complex solutions.
A variety of stabilising techniques will be used, including:
- reinforcing the slopes
- soil anchoring systems
- vertical retention piling
- building rock retaining walls.
These repairs will ensure the road is returned to its fully operational pre-cyclone function.
Mossman – Mount Molloy Road, 2024 Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements reconstruction works
Reconstruction works on Mossman – Mount Molloy Road are underway to repair landslip sites caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper in December 2023.
Next Generation Traffic Signalling Program
The Next Generation Traffic Signalling Program is an initiative aimed at transforming traffic signal infrastructure across Queensland.
Palmerston Highway (Innisfail - Ravenshoe) strategy upgrade, planning
The Queensland Government has completed a study to plan improvements for the Palmerston Highway between Belvedere and Millaa Millaa.