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