Gore Highway (Toowoomba – Millmerran) and Toowoomba–Athol Road, improve safety
This project involves safety upgrades to the Gore Highway (Toowoomba – Millmerran) and Toowoomba–Athol Road.
These roads are critical components of the transport network and are locally referred to as Anzac Avenue.
Key improvements include:
- Construction of additional turning lanes.
- Installation of wide centre line treatments.
- Upgrades to key intersections.
The Gore Highway and Toowoomba–Athol Road are essential for freight, urban, and rural traffic travelling in and out of Toowoomba from the southwest. The upgrades aim to enhance road safety, improve transport efficiency, and support economic development while reducing the risk of fatal and serious injury crashes.
Community and stakeholder feedback during the planning and design stages has been incorporated into the final design to address local concerns and improve outcomes.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Reduces travel time
- Reduces maintenance
Key features
- Road widening and installation of a wide centre line to create separation between vehicles travelling in opposite directions, reducing the risk of head-on crashes.
- Improved visibility and safety by removing roadside hazards, and vegetation.
Funding
This project is fully funded by the Queensland Government through the Targeted Road Safety Program – High Risk Roads Initiative, as published in the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program 2024-25 to 2027-28.
Investment ID 2671946
- Total investment
- $23.359 million
- Queensland Government
- $23.359 million
Current status
Construction started in December 2025, and is expected to be completed in September 2026, weather and construction conditions permitting.
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