Carnarvon Highway (Injune - Rolleston), Baffle Creek bridge upgrade
The Carnarvon Highway (Injune - Rolleston), Baffle Creek bridge upgrade project will improve safety and network efficiency by widening the bridge approaches and the existing bridge structure.
This project is being delivered as part of the Inland Freight Route Early Works Package.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Contributes to regional growth
Key features
- Widen the existing Baffle Creek bridge from 7.32 metres to 10.4 metres.
- Widen the bridge approaches.
- Install new bridge rail and guardrail.
Funding
These works are part of the $1 billion Inland Freight Route program, which is a jointly committed initiative by the Australian Government ($800 million) and Queensland Government ($200 million).
Investment ID: 2586600
- Total investment
- $16.23 million
- Queensland Government
- $16.23 million
Current status
Bridge and approach works are expected to start by March 2025.
Construction of the side track commenced in September 2024 and was completed in December 2024.
Carnarvon Highway (Injune - Rolleston) Baffle Creek bridge upgrade project location map
