• Southern Queensland Region
Location
Isis Highway between Bundaberg and Childers
Timing
Works commenced in 2021 and were completed in 2026
Status
Completed

Isis Highway (Bundaberg – Childers), various locations, improve safety

The Queensland Government has completed a series of safety improvements along the Isis Highway from Airport Drive to the Bruce Highway.

These works were part of the High Risk Roads Initiative, under the Targeted Road Safety Program, aimed at addressing critical safety concerns along this route.

The project was delivered progressively in several stages for efficient implementation.

Benefits

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

Key features

  • Intersection upgrades including the addition of either auxiliary or dedicated left and/or right turn lanes in one or both directions.
  • Road widening.
  • Wide centre line treatments.
  • Audio tactile line marking installation.
  • Pavement rehabilitation and strengthening.
  • Removal of roadside hazards.

Funding

The project was fully funded by the Queensland Government under the High Risk Roads Initiative, as published in the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program.

Investment ID: 1776639

Current status

Construction works commenced in 2021 and were completed in 2026.

Project timeline

2021: installed wide centre line treatment between Philips Road and Hapsburg Road intersections (17km of Isis Highway)
2022: completed Foleys Road intersection upgrade.
2023: completed Voss Road intersection upgrade.
2026: completed various safety upgrades between Bundaberg Ring Road and Park Estate Drive.

Isis Highway (Bundaberg - Childers), various locations, improve safety location map

Project map

Last updated: 5 August 2026