Monto – Mount Perry Road progressive sealing
The department has progressively upgraded and sealed the gravel sections of Monto - Mount Perry Road to improve road user safety and comfort, and reduce future maintenance requirements.
Significant upgrades and sealing of Monto – Mount Perry Road between Kerwee Road and Eastern Creek have been completed.
Construction works to seal the final 5.1 km section of road between the Burnett Highway and the Burnett River, including the replacement of Splinter Creek bridge were completed in April 2025.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Improves network efficiency
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Reduces maintenance
- Improves ride quality
Key features
- Improved road alignment
- Pavement widening and bitumen sealing
- Installation of guardrail and line marking.
- Replacement of Splinter Creek timber bridge with a new concrete bridge on a new alignment.
Funding
This project was funded through the Australian Government's Road Safety Program ($27 million, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on a 50:50 basis) and the Queensland Government’s State Road Network Upgrades investment program ($8 million).
- Total investment
- $35 million
- Australian Government
- $13.5 million
- Queensland Government
- $21.5 million
Current status
Construction was completed in April 2025.
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