Cunningham Highway (Warwick – Inglewood), improve safety
This project involves upgrading infrastructure to improve safety which will provide a better driving experience for all road users and reduce the risk of fatal and serious injury crashes.
Safety treatments for the 100 km section of the Cunningham Highway between Warwick and Inglewood include road widening, removal of roadside hazards, installation of protected right turn lanes at selected intersections and installation of double barrier centre line marking.
The department would like to thank all road users and local community members who provided feedback which helped inform decisions about these road safety upgrades.
The Cunningham Highway is an important connection between Goondiwindi and the Southern Downs. The safety of motorists and heavy vehicle drivers on this road is vital in ensuring economic development of industries in these areas.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Reduces maintenance
Key features
Community consultation to identify safety issues occurred in July 2021. Feedback from the community suggested turning lanes, widening, signage and line marking to increase safety.
- Road widening.
- Removal of roadside hazards.
- Intersection upgrade.
- Installation of double barrier centre line marking.
- Installation of audio tactile line marking.
- Installation of rub rail to existing guardrail lengths.
Funding
This project is fully funded by the Queensland Government through the Targeted Road Safety Program (Investment ID 2677439).
- Total investment
- $16.89 million
- Queensland Government
- $16.89 million
Current status
Detailed design commenced in January 2024 and was completed in October 2024. Construction will be taking place in the first half of 2025 and is expected to be completed mid-2026, weather and construction conditions permitting.
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