Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access Corridor (Stage 5), Foster Road upgrade intersection
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.
The Cairns Southern Access - Stage 5 project involves a grade separation upgrade at the Bruce Highway and Foster Road intersection in Cairns.
It will build on the existing commitments made along the Cairns Southern Access Corridor, including upgrades between Edmonton and Gordonvale, Robert Road and Foster Road, and Kate St (renamed Links Drive) and Aumuller Road.
This project is part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, the largest road infrastructure program in Queensland. Under the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, the department is continuing to invest in safety, flood resilience and capacity upgrades along the Bruce Highway between Brisbane and Cairns. The program is jointly funded by the Australian Government and the Queensland Government on an 80:20 basis.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Accessibility
- Reduces travel time
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Better active transport
- Improves ride quality
Key features
- Reduce traffic congestion.
- Improve safety.
- Improve capacity.
- Reduce travel time.
- Improve traffic flow.
Funding
This project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments. Project scope, cost and timing are subject to further planning, consideration and negotiation with the Australian Government. Investment ID 1176520
A revised project cost of $550 million was announced on 22 December 2023.
- Total investment
- $225 million
- Australian Government
- $180 million
- Queensland Government
- $45 million
Current status
Planning is underway for the Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access Corridor (Stage 5), Foster Road upgrade intersection project.
Concept layout
A concept layout for Foster Road was released as part of the Cairns Bruce Highway Upgrade master plan in 2010.
The master plan will inform planning for the Foster Road upgrade intersection. To view the Cairns Bruce Highway Upgrade master plan see related projects below.