Captain Cook Highway—Smithfield Bypass Project
We are delivering the Smithfield Bypass which provides vital infrastructure for the northern beaches of Cairns and meets the strategic transport needs of the area into the future. The new road will deliver a safer, more efficient travel route for motorists and industry along this section of the Captain Cook Highway.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Reduces travel time
- Contributes to regional growth
- Better active transport
Key features
- Upgrade of the existing roundabout at the intersection of the Cairns Western Arterial Road and Captain Cook Highway (Caravonica roundabout) to a signalised intersection allowing for extra lanes to increase capacity.
- Four lanes on the approaches and departures at the southern connection.
- A new bridge will be built at Avondale Creek and the two-lane bypass will continue north to McGregor Road.
- Two lanes through to the northern connection to the Captain Cook Highway at McGregor Road.
- Entry and exit ramps will be built at the northern end.
- A new bridge over McGregor Road roundabout.
- Merge and diverge lanes will provide motorists access to and from the new Bypass just north of McGregor Road roundabout.
*Note: certain aspects of the scope included in the Preliminary Design layout may change as the project undertakes the detailed design as part of the design and construct contract.
Additional works and funding
Additional funding and works include the extension of the dual carriageway from the southern connection of the bypass along the Cairns Western Arterial Road and investigate the installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of Skyrail Drive.
Funding
The project is solely funded by the Queensland Government.
- Total investment
- $164 million
- Queensland Government
- $164 million
Narrated Flyover Video
Traffic Modelling Simulation
Bridge Piling Time-lapse
Current Status
We are currently undertaking major works with construction underway to upgrade the Caravonica roundabout located at the intersection of Cairns Western Arterial Road and Captain Cook Highway to a signalised intersection.
We have completed bridge piling works for a new bridge at the McGregor Road roundabout. We have also installed bridge decking units at Avondale Creek.
Project Timeline
Preliminary Design Map
Smithfield Bypass Alignment Map
