Bruce Highway (Gin Gin – Benaraby), Station Creek and Boyne River, upgrade bridges
Safety upgrades at Station Creek bridge and Boyne River bridge have been completed, improving safety, freight efficiency and network reliability.
The Station Creek bridge and Boyne River bridge upgrades have been completed on the Bruce Highway near Benaraby.
The project improved the structural integrity of both bridges to better accommodate freight, tourist, and local traffic while enhancing safety and network reliability.
The upgrades are expected to reduce future maintenance requirements and minimise the likelihood of future traffic restrictions and closures.
Benefits
- Better road access
- Contributes to economy
- Improves network reliability
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Contributes to regional growth
- Reduces maintenance
Key features
- Improved structural integrity of both bridges.
- Improved freight connectivity for heavy vehicle and freight traffic.
- Reduced bridge maintenance requirements.
- Improved safety and reliability for road users.
Funding
This project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments. Investment ID 1454793
- Total investment
- $13.8 million
- Australian Government
- $11.04 million
- Queensland Government
- $2.76 million
Current Status
This project was completed in August 2026.
Bruce Highway (Gin Gin – Benaraby), Station Creek and Boyne River, upgrade bridges project map location
Map showing the project location of the 2 bridges on the Bruce Highway south of Benaraby that are now completed. The works have improved safety, freight efficiency and network reliability.
1. Boyne River bridge (Turich-Mann Bridge)
2. Station Creek bridge