• Southern Queensland Region
Location
Baffle Creek bridge, approximately 33km north of Injune
Timing
Bridge construction works started in February 2025
Status
Construction

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

Carnarvon Highway Injune Rolleston Baffle Creek bridge upgrade project location map
Map of the Carnarvon Highway between Injune and Rolleston that illustrates the approximate location of the Baffle Creek bridge construction site.

Last updated: 15 February 2025