• Southern Queensland Region
Location
Multiple sites on the Gore Highway between Pittsworth and Millmerran
Timing
Construction of Stage 5: April to June 2024
Status
Completed

Gore Highway (Pittsworth - Millmerran), various locations, rehabilitate pavement

This project has trialled sustainable pavement systems and products to rehabilitate deteriorating sections of the Gore Highway.

The department has completed rehabilitation works on sections of the highway from east of Ware Street, Brookstead to Millmerran-Leyburn Road, Yandilla.

Trials using innovative and sustainable pavement materials were carried out in various stages of the project, with results incorporated into the delivery of the remaining sections.

The works involved using a specialised machine to recycle the existing road base materials before laying a seal over the full width of the road.

This will provide a more robust highway and smoother ride for road users.

Benefits

  • Improves safety
  • Increases capacity
  • Improves network efficiency
  • Contributes to economy
  • Contributes to regional growth
  • Reduces maintenance
  • Improves ride quality

Key features

  • Innovative trial of pavement repair methods and materials. 
  • More robust and sustainable pavement repair system. 
  • Repaired deteriorating highway surface caused by traffic on highly reactive soils in a flood prone environment.
  • Improved road safety. 
  • Smoother ride.
  • Improved freight efficiency.

Funding

This project was funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on an 80:20 basis. Investment ID 1461057

Total investment
$18.2 million
Australian Government
$14.6 million
Queensland Government
$3.6 million

Current status

Construction was completed in June 2024.

Project map

Map showing project area

Last updated: 22 November 2024