Barcaldine-Aramac Road, rehabilitate and widen pavement
An additional 5km of Barcaldine-Aramac Road has been widened to improve travel conditions.
Bruce Highway (Townsville-Ingham) upgrade program
The department is undertaking concurrent upgrades to improve safety, efficiency and roadside facilities on the Bruce Highway between Townsville and Ingham.
A new northbound overtaking lane is being constructed between Leichhardt Creek and Lilypond Creek, with additional safety improvement in the nearby area through the installation of wide centre line treatment. These one-metre-wide separations between oncoming traffic lanes have been shown to greatly reduce the risk of head-on collisions.
As part of the same program of works, upgrades are also being made to the Christmas Creek rest area to install ablutions, improve turn lanes into the rest area and improve conditions for heavy vehicles.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Better road access
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
60 Projects in Bruce Highway (Townsville-Ingham) upgrade program
Beaudesert – Nerang Road and Yalkuri Drive, upgrade intersection
Beaudesert – Nerang Road, Yalkuri Drive and Willawong Crescent intersection has been upgraded with traffic signals to improve safety and operational functionality. This also includes on-road designated and shared bicycle infrastructure.
Brisbane Valley Highway (Ipswich - Harlin), Warrego Highway to Fernvale, improve safety
This project involved improvements to approximately 14km of the Brisbane Valley Highway to reduce the rate and severity of crashes and improve traffic efficiency.
Brisbane-Beenleigh Road, Kingston Road and Compton Road, upgrade intersection
Construction is now complete for the upgrade of Brisbane-Beenleigh Road (Kingston Road) and Compton Road intersection.
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Caboolture - Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way upgrade
Major construction was completed for the Bruce Highway Upgrade — Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way project in April 2024. This project widened the 11km stretch of the Bruce Highway from 4 to 6 lanes between Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163). This also included upgrading creek crossings to improve flood immunity at Lagoon, King Johns, Six Mile, Un-named and Beerburrum Creeks.
Bruce Highway (Cooroy to Curra) Section D
The $1.162 billion Section D: Woondum to Curra project is a new 26km, 4-lane divided highway between the existing Bruce Highway interchange at Woondum, south of Gympie and Curra.
Bruce Highway (Rockhampton-St Lawrence), various locations, upgrade bridges
The Bruce Highway is a critical link for Queensland, connecting coastal and regional communities from Cairns to Brisbane. Safety upgrades have been completed at Twelve Mile Creek bridge and John Murphy Bridge.
Bruce Highway – Pine River to Caloundra Road Smart Motorways (Stage 2)
The Bruce Highway - Pine River to Caloundra Road Smart Motorways (Stage 2) project has delivered additional Smart Motorways technology along the 60km section of the Bruce Highway between the Pine River and Caloundra Road.
Bruce Highway—Cooroy to Curra
This project involved a 62km realignment and upgrade of the Bruce Highway to 4 lanes between Cooroy and Curra.
Caboolture - Beachmere Road, improve safety
Construction is complete on safety improvements for Caboolture – Beachmere Road (locally known as Beachmere Road) to enhance overall driving conditions.
Caboolture-Bribie Island Road, Old Toorbul Point Road to Saint Road
Construction to duplicate Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to a 4-lane, dual carriageway from Old Toorbul Point Road to just east of Saint Road has been completed. This included signalising the Volz Road/Browns Road intersection.
Camp Cable Road and Edelsten Road, improve intersection
This intersection is identified for an upgrade due to the rapid expansion of local urban areas, increased traffic volumes and crash history.
Capricorn Highway (Duaringa–Emerald), undertake road safety improvements
The Capricorn Highway is a key freight route and supports a wide range of industries including agriculture, resources and mining. It plays an important role in connecting Rockhampton with central and western communities in Queensland.
Carnarvon Highway (Roma - Injune), major culvert upgrades
The Queensland Government has improved safety and network efficiency by replacing the 3 major culverts with larger structures and widening the pavement to 10m approximately 6km north of Roma.
Centenary Motorway (Yamanto – Ellen Grove) and Springfield Greenbank Arterial exit ramp, upgrade intersection
The department worked with Ipswich City Council to upgrade the Centenary Motorway exit ramp (Exit 32), and the Main Street and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Road intersection, to manage congestion and improve safety at the exit ramp.
Clump Point Mission Beach boating infrastructure project
Works were undertaken to upgrade the public boating facilities at Mission Beach Clump Point.
Cunningham Highway (Warwick – Inglewood), improve safety
The project involved upgrading infrastructure to improve safety, provide a better driving experience for all road users and reduce the risk of fatal and serious injury crashes.
D'Aguilar Highway (Yarraman – Kingaroy), various locations, improve safety
The Queensland Government has improved safety and traffic efficiency on 24km of the D’Aguilar Highway between Nanango and Kingaroy.
Gatton–Helidon Road, improve safety
Traffic flow and safety has been improved on Gatton–Helidon Road.
Glass House Mountains Road (Steve Irwin Way) safety improvements, between Glass House Mountains and Beerwah
This project delivered a range of treatments to improve safety along Steve Irwin Way between Glass House Mountains and Beerwah.
Isis Highway (Biggenden - Coalstoun Lakes), upgrade Biggenden railway crossing
Construction to improve the Isis Highway at Biggenden and remove the ageing timber bridge rail overpass and construct an at-grade road (a new road that will be at the same level as the existing road) is complete.
Kawana Motorway (Mooloolah River Interchange to Kawana Way Link Road)
Early planning is complete for a new motorway link (Kawana Motorway) between Parrearra and Meridan Plains. This new motorway will help cater for the growing population.
Mackay Ring Road
The Mackay Ring Road to Bald Hill Road Connection Project delivers a significant upgrade to the Brue Highway.
Mackay – Bucasia Road, capacity upgrades and duplication planning
Planning is complete and has identified future upgrades to Mackay – Bucasia Road to improve congestion, safety, and flooding impacts on this vital link to the Northern Beaches.
Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road intersection upgrades and safety works – Noble Road, Stockman Way and Sunnyside Drive
The Maryborough–Hervey Bay Road intersection upgrades and safety works involved upgrading the Noble Road, Stockman Way and Sunnyside Drive intersections at Susan River to improve safety for all road users.
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.
Mount Cotton Road, Duncan Road to Double Jump Road, planning study
Planning to improve safety and congestion at key intersections on Mount Cotton Road, Redland Bay Road and Redland Sub-Arterial Road is complete.
Mount Lindesay Highway (Brisbane - Beaudesert), Johanna Street to South Street (Jimboomba), duplication
The Mount Lindesay Highway at Jimboomba has been upgraded to improve safety, reduce congestion and improve shared path connectivity.
Northgate station park 'n' ride business case
The department has completed planning which investigated expansion of parking facilities at Northgate station in response to high demand for parking in the local area.
Pacific Motorway Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade (Sports Drive to Gateway Motorway Upgrade)
The Sports Drive to Gateway Motorway Upgrade was part of a rolling program of upgrades between the Gateway and Logan Motorways.
Pacific Motorway Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade (Watland Street to Sports Drive Upgrade)
The Pacific Motorway (M1) between Watland Street and Sports Drive was upgraded as part of a rolling program of upgrades between the Gateway and Logan motorways.
Pacific Motorway M1 Burleigh to Palm Beach (Nineteenth Avenue)
The M1 between Burleigh and Palm Beach (Package B) has been upgraded as part of the Varsity Lakes to Tugun (VL2T) upgrade. Package B included significant environmental features through this section of the upgrade.
Pacific Motorway M1 Palm Beach (Nineteenth Avenue) to Tugun
The Pacific Motorway (M1) has been upgraded between Palm Beach and Tugun (Package C) as part of the Varsity Lakes to Tugun (VL2T) upgrade.
Pacific Motorway M1 Varsity Lakes to Tugun upgrade
The $1.5 billion Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun (VL2T) project to upgrade 10km of the M1 has been completed.
Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade
Work is now complete on the Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade, which has improved 8kms of the Pacific Motorway (M1) between the Gateway Motorway and Watland Street.
Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade (Pacific Highway early works upgrade)
The Pacific Highway (western service road) in Slacks Creek was realigned and upgraded as part of the Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade.
Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade (Rochedale bus station and park 'n' ride)
The Rochedale bus station and park ‘n’ ride was upgraded as part of a rolling program of upgrades between the Gateway and Logan motorways.
Pacific Motorway, Exit 49, upgrade interchange
The Exit 49 interchange upgrade has delivered significant improvements in safety and traffic flow efficiency by keeping traffic moving through the improved interchange and reducing queuing.
Redland Bay Road, Taylor Road to Cleveland Redland Bay Road, planning study
Planning to improve safety and congestion at key intersections on Mount Cotton Road, Redland Bay Road and Redland Sub-Arterial Road is complete.
Redland Sub-Arterial Road, Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road to Tingalpa Creek, widening, business case (planning)
Planning to improve safety and congestion at key intersections on Mount Cotton Road, Redland Bay Road and Redland Sub-Arterial Road is complete.
Richmond - Winton Road, strengthen and widen pavement
The Queensland Government has improved all weather access, travel reliability and safety along Richmond — Winton Road by widening and strengthening this section.
Samford Road safety improvements
The safety improvement project along Samford Road, covering a 1.5 km section between the Lomandra Access Road picnic area and Camp Mountain Road, inclusive of the intersection at Camp Mountain Road, is now complete.
Smith Street Connection Road, Olsen Avenue to Kumbari Avenue, construct cycleway
The Queensland Government has delivered new bicycle facilities to connect to local health, education, business, and tourist areas.
South Brisbane Transport and Mobility Study
We conducted a multi-modal study of the ongoing and increasing transport pressures relating to road, active transport and public transport modes in Brisbane’s inner south.
Southern Freight Rail Corridor Study
The Southern Freight Rail Corridor has been identified as a future route connecting the Western Rail line near Rosewood to the interstate railway north of Beaudesert. The Southern Freight Rail Corridor will serve as a major freight link connecting a future Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail line with the existing south-east Queensland rail freight network.
Southern Queensland 2022 flood reconstruction works completed
Repairs have been completed across southern Queensland after extensive and severe damage to the state-controlled road network was caused by multiple heavy rainfall and flooding events in 2022.
Strathpine - Samford Road (Eatons Crossing Road and Mount Samson Road), improve intersection and route safety
Construction is complete for safety improvements on Strathpine-Samford Road between Eatons Hill and Samford Valley.
Strathpine Shopping Centre bus station, upgrade
Construction is complete for the upgrade of the Strathpine Shopping Centre bus station.
Tallebudgera Connection Road Koala Zone Trial
We are deeply committed to protecting native fauna and actively support initiatives and treatments aimed at reducing koala-vehicle collisions. Recognising our responsibility to safeguard vulnerable wildlife, we prioritise measures that mitigate risks to koalas on Queensland roads.
Tin Can Bay Road and Bayside Road, construct roundabout
Construction of a new single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Tin Can Bay Road and Bayside Road at Tin Can Bay is complete.
Toowoomba Central Active Transport Link, business case
The Queensland Government has completed the business case for the Toowoomba Central Active Transport Link project.
Toowoomba to Gladstone Inland Rail Extension Strategic Business Case
The Australian and Queensland governments worked together to deliver the Toowoomba to Gladstone Inland Rail Extension Strategic Business Case.
Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive), University Road to Bowen Road bridge (Idalia), improve safety
The Queensland Government has upgraded Townsville Connection Road to improve safety, traffic flow, and connectivity between University Road and Bowen Road bridge at Idalia.
Veloway 1 (V1) Cycleway, O'Keefe Street, construct cycle bridge and approaches
The O’Keefe Street velobridge at Woolloongabba is now open.
Walkerston Bypass
The Walkerston Bypass is a new 2-lane rural highway connecting Peak Downs Highway west of Walkerston to the Mackay Ring Road near Paget.
Warrego Highway (Miles – Roma) and Wallumbilla South Road, improve intersection has been successfully completed
The project involved widening the Warrego Highway through Wallumbilla, constructing turning lanes, and implementing safety improvements.
Warrego Highway (Miles – Roma), pavement widening and culverts
This project involved widening a 7-kilometre section of the Warrego Highway west of Wallumbilla.
Yandina—Coolum Road, South Coolum Road and School Road, upgrade roundabout
Construction for a project to replace the roundabout with a signalised intersection has been completed.