Bruce Highway (Maryborough – Gin Gin), Saltwater Creek and Deadmans Gully, flood immunity upgrades
Construction is completed to improve flood immunity along an 11km section of the Bruce Highway between Maryborough and Torbanlea.
The upgrade of the Maryborough - Hervey Bay Road and Pialba - Burrum Heads Road intersection in Eli Waters will improve traffic movement and the safety of motorists, pedestrians and bike riders.
The upgrade includes signalising the intersection, which will improve safety by controlling motorist movements. Maryborough - Hervey Bay Road, on the southern approach to the intersection, and Pialba - Burrum Heads Road, west of the intersection, will be duplicated from 2 to 4 lanes to accommodate major traffic movement.
Pedestrian and bike riding facilities will also be upgraded to improve safety and connectivity for vulnerable road users. These works will include shared paths and signalised crossings at the intersection. Crossings for shared paths at adjacent intersections are currently under review.
The $44.1 million intersection upgrade is jointly funded, with the Australian Government contributing $35.28 million and the Queensland Government contributing $8.82 million. Investment ID 2006450
We are currently undertaking detailed design. Once these works are completed, we will be better positioned to provide timeframes for construction of the upgrade.
Last updated: 23 February 2023