Transport System Planning Program—Townsville
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is undertaking planning for a program of road upgrades in Townsville to improve road safety, capacity and connectivity for the community.
The planning study will identify and investigate upgrades along 3 key links:
- The University Road/Yolanda Drive intersection in Douglas
- Thuringowa Drive
- Ross River Road
Construction of any identified solutions is currently unfunded.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Contributes to regional growth
- Contributes to economy
Current status
TMR is currently consulting the community and developing a business case for the project.Project maps

Ross River Road link
University Road/Yolanda Drive intersection in DouglasThuringowa Drive road link