Pacific Motorway M1 North upgrade program

The Pacific Motorway M1 North upgrade program is being delivered in a 3-stage rolling program from north to south:

Benefits

  • Improves safety
  • Increases traffic flow
  • Reduces peak hour congestion
  • Contributes to economy
  • Better road access
  • Increases capacity

14 Projects in Pacific Motorway M1 North upgrade program

Rosslyn Bay State Boat Harbour master plan

Rosslyn Bay State Boat Harbour is a key strategic maritime asset on the Capricorn coast, providing deep water access for recreational boaties, supporting commercial and community maritime activities and gateway to Great Keppel Island (Woppa).

  • Fitzroy District
  • Planning
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Bruce Highway (Gin Gin – Benaraby), Station Creek and Boyne River, upgrade bridges

The Bruce Highway is a critical link for Queensland, connecting coastal and regional communities from Cairns to Brisbane. Safety upgrades are currently underway at various locations, including Station Creek bridge and Boyne River bridge.

  • Fitzroy District
  • Construction
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Bruce Highway (Pine River - Cairns), Road Operations Improvements

This project has been completed and provides Intelligent Transport System infrastructure at various locations along the Bruce Highway between Pine River and Cairns.

  • Far North District
  • Fitzroy District
  • Mackay Whitsunday District
  • North Coast District
  • Northern District
  • Wide Bay Burnett District
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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.

  • Fitzroy District
  • Completed
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Bruce Highway (Rockhampton–St Lawrence) and Bolsover Street, upgrade intersection

Planning for the Bruce Highway and Bolsover Street intersection upgrade in Rockhampton will investigate safety and capacity improvements between the Neville Hewitt Bridge and Cambridge Street.

  • Fitzroy District
  • Planning
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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.

  • Fitzroy District
  • Completed
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Next Generation Traffic Signalling Program

The Next Generation Traffic Signalling Program is an initiative aimed at transforming traffic signal infrastructure across Queensland.

  • Central West District
  • Darling Downs District
  • Far North District
  • Fitzroy District
  • Mackay Whitsunday District
  • Metropolitan District
  • North Coast District
  • North West Direct
  • Northern District
  • South Coast District
  • South West District
  • Wide Bay Burnett District
  • Construction
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Pacific Motorway (M1) – Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade

Planning is underway for the Pacific Motorway (M1) – Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade. This section of the M1 cannot accommodate current traffic volumes and, as a result, experiences frequent and prolonged periods of congestion and poor travel time reliability.

  • South Coast District
  • Planning
Aerial view of Pacific Motorway through Springwood

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.

  • South Coast District
  • Detailed design
An aerial view of the Pacific Motorway Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill upgrade project.

Rockhampton Railyards Rejuvenation, Heritage Precinct

The Heritage Precinct focuses on preserving the site’s rich rail history and opens the heritage-listed Roundhouse to the community for the first time in over 100 years.

  • Fitzroy District
  • Planning
Close-up view of the historic, disused roundhouse at the Rockhampton Railyards Heritage site, featuring a circular structure with a stationary turntable in the center

Rockhampton Railyards Rejuvenation, Industrial Precinct

The Industrial Precinct focuses on commercial use and provides opportunities for a broad range of industries including rail, manufacturing and maintenance. 

  • Fitzroy District
  • Planning
Aerial view of the Rockhampton Railyards industrial precinct, showcasing rail tracks, various structures, and the historic circular roundhouse

Rockhampton Ring Road

The Rockhampton Ring Road is a transformative project for the Bruce Highway, designed to support future economic growth and deliver key benefits such as improved flood resilience, freight efficiencies, reduced travel times and enhanced road safety.

  • Fitzroy District
  • Construction
Rockhampton - Yeppon Intersection artist impression which is 4 roads with a traffic light intersection

Rockhampton–Yeppoon Road, Yeppoon Road Upgrade

Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road is a regional road linking the Capricorn Coast, including tourist locations, such as Great Keppel Island to Rockhampton and beyond. 

  • Fitzroy District
  • Construction
Yeppoon Road Upgrade project construction underway, showing new alignment

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.

  • Darling Downs District
  • Fitzroy District
  • Completed
Thumbnail image showing map of project area for proposed extension for Inland Rail from Toowoomba to Gladstone

Last updated: 30 May 2024