Carnarvon Highway (Injune - Rolleston), Dawson River bridge upgrade
The Carnarvon Highway (Injune - Rolleston), Dawson River bridge upgrade project will improve safety and network efficiencies by realigning the approaches and widening the existing 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 Dawson River bridge.
- Reconstruct and realign the bridge approaches.
- Install new bridge rail and guardrail.
Funding
This $22.010 million early works project is 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 ID845930.
- Total investment
- $22.010 million
- Queensland Government
- $22.010 million
Current status
Heavy vehicle operators are advised that width and/or mass restrictions apply. Please check the Conditions of Operations database for specific conditions.
Construction started on 16 October 2023 and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025, weather and conditions permitting.
Carnarvon Highway (Injune - Rolleston), Dawson River bridge upgrade project location map
Map of the Carnarvon Highway between Injune and Rolleston that illustrates the approximate location of the Dawson River bridge construction site.