Blackall-Jericho Road, pave and seal

The 120km Blackall-Jericho Road is now fully sealed.

A significant achievement has been delivered by a broad program of works, sealing the last remaining 15km of gravel road on this key strategic link.

The Blackall-Jericho Road is now fully sealed, improving safety, efficiency and wet weather access for all road users.

The road joins with the Landsborough and Capricorn Highways and plays an important role in regional growth. It connects communities from Blackall and surrounding areas with essential services (including health and education) in Emerald and Rockhampton.

This sealed road will deliver benefits to everyone who uses it and contribute to the local economy well into the future.

Benefits

Improves safety
Improves network efficiency
Improves flood immunity
Reduces travel time
Contributes to economy
Contributes to regional growth
Reduces maintenance
Improves ride quality

Key features

The last 15km of gravel road paved and sealed to a width of 6m.
Improved safety.
Improved travel times and wet weather access.
Provided additional overtaking opportunities.

Funding

The 3 projects were funded separately.

Blackall-Jericho Road, pave and seal—Stage 1: $4.4 million
Funded under Tranche 1 of the Road Safety Program ($3.52 million Australian Government, $880,000 Queensland Government)

Blackall-Jericho Road, pave and seal: $5 million
Fully funded by the Queensland Government (Investment ID 1648684)

Blackall-Jericho Road, pave and seal—Stage 2: $4 million
Funded under Tranche 2 of the Road Safety Program ($3.2 million Australian Government, $800,000 Queensland Government)

Total investment: ^$13.4 million

Australian Government: ^$6.72 million

Queensland Government: ^$6.68 million

Current status

Three projects were completed to fully seal the Blackall-Jericho Road. Each project was delivered by local road crews from Blackall-Tambo Regional Council.