Rockhampton — Emu Park Road, upgrades including overtaking lanes and other priority safety and capacity improvements
This project upgraded about 4km of Rockhampton-Emu Park Road to improve safety for all road users.
Rockhampton–Emu Park Road is a state-controlled road that connects the coastal community of Emu Park to Rockhampton. This road also provides for traffic from localities in the Livingstone Shire such as Tanby, Keppel Sands and Cawarral.
The scope of works included 2 overtaking lanes, road widening and pavement works, along with safety improvements and clear zone clearing.
The project delivered improved safety for all road users, improved travel times, travel reliability and increased regional connectivity and economic growth.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Better road access
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Improves ride quality
Key features
- The first overtaking lane commences at the eastern side of Sleipner Road for a length of 1.4km travelling towards Emu Park.
- The second overtaking lane commences 1km west of Tuckers Road for a length of 1.05km towards Rockhampton.
- Road widening treatments that provide 1.5m shoulders.
- Improved pavement surface for smoother driving.
- Clear roadsides improving visibility and safety.
Funding
This project was fully funded by the Queensland Government under the State Road Network Upgrade. Investment ID 1810071
- Total investment
- $21 million
- Queensland Government
- $21 million
Current status
Construction commenced in March 2023 and was completed in February 2024.
Rockhampton — Emu Park Road, upgrades including overtaking lanes and other priority safety and capacity improvements project map
