Smiths Gap overtaking lane
We are progressing a project to build a southbound overtaking lane at Smiths Gap on the Bruce Highway. The project includes the construction of a fauna crossing over the road.
The project includes construction of a southbound overtaking lane and fauna crossing.
TMR will also undertake survey and complete a detailed cost estimate for a northbound overtaking lane and fauna crossing. This survey will also determine the preferred location of the northbound overtaking lane. Construction of the northbound overtaking lane is currently unfunded.
TMR will also undertake survey and complete a detailed cost estimate for a northbound overtaking lane and fauna crossing. This survey will also determine the preferred location of the northbound overtaking lane. Construction of the northbound overtaking lane is currently unfunded.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Better road access
- Reduces travel time
- Contributes to regional growth
Key features
A new overtaking lane will improve safety, capacity and travelling conditions on the state controlled road network.
A new fauna crossing will link critical corridors of known cassowary habitat in the Smiths Gap Cassowary Corridor.
Funding
The $13.8 million Smiths Gap Overtaking Lane project is part of the Bruce Highway Overtaking Lane Program.
This project is 100% funded by the Australian Government.
- Total investment
- $13.8 million
- Australian Government
- $13.8 million
Current status
Construction commenced in July 2020.
Artists impressions: Fauna crossing over Smiths Gap Overtaking Lane
