Mackay Northern Access Upgrade, construct additional lanes
A major upgrade of Bruce Highway and major intersections north of Mackay to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow in critical areas has been completed.
An upgrade is being delivered to a 1.5km section of Proserpine-Shute Harbour Road in Cannonvale.
The upgrade comprises 3 projects, which will widen Proserpine - Shute Harbour Road from 2 to 4 lanes, build a new shared pathway and upgrade key intersections between Paluma Road and Tropic Road.
Proserpine - Shute Harbour Road is the sole arterial road linking the Bruce Highway and Proserpine to the Whitsunday townships of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket and the port of Shute Harbour.
This section of the road sees an average of 26,640 traffic movements a day and has a history of road crashes.
This upgrade will improve traffic flow and increase safety for all road users both now and into the future.
$22.99 million Proserpine - Shute Harbour Road, Paluma Road to Valley Drive (Cannonvale) duplicate to 4 lanes project, jointly funded by the Australian Government ($15.05 million) and Queensland Government ($7.94 million). Investment ID 1510612.
The Australian Government’s independent Strategic Review of its Infrastructure Investment Program allocated an additional $2,250,000 by the Australian Government. Project cost and funding contributions for this project are subject to further consideration and negotiation.
A revised project cost of $39.7 million was announced on 22 December 2023.
Other projects along the corridor:
We are currently in the design phase for this project.
Construction commencement is subject to further planning, consideration and negotiation with the Australian Government.
Last updated: 28 March 2024