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 final stage of construction (Stage 4) involves rehabilitating a section of the highway between Pump Road and Millmerran Leyburn Road, approximately 12km north of Millmerran.
Trials were carried out in stages 1,2 and 3 of the project, with results incorporated into the delivery of Stage 4.
The works involve using a specialised machine to recycle the existing road base materials before laying a seal over the full width of the road.
It 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.
- Repairing 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 activity is currently being undertaken.Project map
