Isis Highway (Bundaberg-Childers), construct overtaking lanes

The Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative involved providing a southbound (Bundaberg to Childers) overtaking lane on the Isis Highway near Bundaberg.

The overtaking lane, between Park Estate Drive and the Wyper Park Scout Camp turn-off, will improve safety and travel efficiency. 

Works also included the installation of a dedicated right-turn lane for the service road/scout camp access road. The dedicated right-turn lane will improve safety by separating through and turning traffic and reducing the potential for rear-end crashes.

Benefits

  • Improves safety
  • Improves network efficiency
  • Accessibility
  • Reduces travel time
  • Contributes to economy
  • Contributes to regional growth
  • Reduces maintenance
  • Improves ride quality

Key features

  • A southbound overtaking lane on the Isis Highway at Branyan.
  • Dedicated right-turn lane at the service road/scout camp access road.

Funding

The project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on an 80:20 basis.

Investment ID 1219392

Total investment
$5 million
Australian Government
$4 million
Queensland Government
$1 million

Current status

Construction was completed in June 2021, with a supplementary seal scheduled for September/October 2021 to finalise the project.

Project map

Isis Highway overtaking lane map

  1. Southbound overtaking lane
  2. Dedicated right-turn lane