Department of Transport and Main Roads -
Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program 2025-26 to 2028-29
Hi, I'm Sally Stannard, Director-General for Transport and Main Roads.
It's a really exciting time to be in Queensland. This year's QTRIP our Queensland Transport and Road Investment Program outlines $41 billion dollars of projects either in development or delivery, right across the state from the tropical far north, down through Central Queensland and into South-East Queensland, as well as out west.
We're delivering the transport and road infrastructure that is needed for this state.
We're connecting communities and we're also delivering for industry to make sure the connections are safe and reliable.
Key projects in this year's program include The Wave up on the Sunshine Coast, investment in Logan and Gold Coast, Faster Rail and the Rockhampton Ring Road in Central Queensland.
All major projects that will deliver for the communities in which they're being built and those who use them.
I know it's important to acknowledge that this work does not happen alone.
TMR rely on industry partners right across the state and we thank you for your work.
We look forward to taking QTRIP off the page and into the projects with you as we deliver for Queenslanders.
Head over to the TMR website. You can find all the details on the QTRIP page [https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/QTRIPonline].
QTRIP 2025–26 to 2028–29 continues to deliver on our vision of connecting communities in a sustainable, thriving and inclusive Queensland.
Outlining a $41.7 billion investment over the next four years into Queensland's road and transport infrastructure across local, state and national networks, the QTRIP reflects the Queensland Government’s dedication to building resilient infrastructure that meets the needs of our growing population.
The development of QTRIP is supported by strategic direction-setting documents, such as the State Infrastructure Strategy 2022–2042, the Queensland Transport Strategy, the Transport Coordination Plan (TCP) 2017–2027 and our TMR Strategic Plan 2023–2027, all of which provide direction on key focus areas and priorities required to deliver the transport system vision. It is also supported by other transport strategies and plans, such as Regional Transport Plans, which guide infrastructure planning and investment.
The QTRIP 2025–26 to 2028–29 showcases our strong commitment to building resilience through the Natural Disaster Program, delivered in partnership with the Australian Government via the Queensland Reconstruction Authority. At TMR, we take pride in reacting quickly when Queensland faces severe and unprecedented events. Our proactive and coordinated efforts ensure communities and industries stay connected, moving, and safe, reinforcing our dedication to supporting Queenslanders when it matters most.
Safe and reliable roads are the backbone of Queensland’s rural and regional communities, driving industry growth and connecting people to vital services and opportunities. Thanks to a strong partnership with the Australian Government, we are delivering transformative infrastructure projects that will shape the future of our state.
Early works are continuing on the $1 billion Inland Freight Route between Charters Towers and Mungindi, as well as the $500 million Queensland Beef Corridors, ensuring better connectivity for freight and industry. Construction is also well underway on the $1.98 billion Rockhampton Ring Road, a project set to enhance safety and efficiency for road users. Meanwhile, the Bruce Highway Gympie Bypass (Cooroy to Curra Section D) is now complete, unlocking safer and faster travel along this critical corridor.
The Roads and Transport Alliance is continuing its partnership with local governments, with an allocation of $75.95 million in 2025–26 for the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme. This scheme provides essential funding to local governments to support infrastructure upgrades across Queensland's road and transport networks.
Rail infrastructure continues to be a priority with works progressing on several priority projects to reduce congestion and support increasing customer demand.
Building on the continued success of 50 Cent Fares, investments will ease the cost of living and focus on delivering better journeys with more frequent and faster services and easier access to more locations with new and upgraded stations to support connections between home, work, and essential services.
Many of these investments will also support accelerated housing supply and ensure we are well positioned to meet the challenges of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032. Key investments include:
Cost pressures remain a challenge for TMR, exacerbated by delays in procurement, labour shortages, and market capacity limitations. These factors pose risks to both overall project costs and delivery timelines.
In response to these challenges, TMR continues to implement targeted initiatives to manage cost-related risks effectively. Additionally, the Queensland Government is addressing these pressures through a range of cost certainty initiatives including:
Many of these projects will ensure we are well positioned to meet the challenges of hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as identified within the 2032 Delivery Plan. This includes major new public transport connections from the Sunshine Coast through to the Gold Coast, and a generational investment into road connections, including improving safety and accessibility on the Bruce Highway and improving safety and reliability on the M1 Pacific Motorway.
The delivery of this four-year program within QTRIP 2025–26 to 2028–29 would not be possible without the collaboration and dedication of our partners, including local governments, industry stakeholders, and the broader community. We cannot achieve this alone and partnering with industry in shaping this program and ensuring its successful implementation is essential.
Sally Stannard Director-General Department of Transport and Main Roads
