• North Queensland Region
Location
The project considered all routes between Cairns and the northern tablelands, including Palmerston Highway, Gillies Range Road, Kennedy Highway, Mossman-Mt Molloy Road and other alternatives
Timing
The project was completed in August 2021
Status
Completed

Cairns to Northern Tablelands Access Strategy

The department has completed a comprehensive planning study into the 4 transport corridors linking Cairns to the Northern Tablelands.

The $1.6 million Cairns to Northern Tablelands access planning study investigated the reliability, safety and network efficiency between Cairns and the Northern Tablelands.

The study investigated the current issues, future needs and determined fit-for purpose solutions to improve performance and meet customer needs.

The Cairns to Northern Tablelands Access Strategy provides a comprehensive roadmap of initiative and investment over the short, medium and long-term to deliver the right infrastructure at the right time.

Benefits

  • Improves safety
  • Improves network efficiency
  • Better road access
  • Contributes to regional growth
  • Contributes to economy

Key features

  • Better understanding of the region's transport access needs.
  • Identify future planning projects and priorities for the area.

Funding

This $1.6 million project was funded by the Queensland Government through the Transport System Planning Program.

Total investment
$1.6 million
Queensland Government
$1.6 million

Current status

The Cairns to Northern Tableland Access Strategy is now complete.

Last updated: 26 March 2024