Construction is now underway on a 22-kilometre stretch of Queensland’s Bruce Highway to deliver safety upgrades between Pine Mountain Creek and Deep Creek, north of Marlborough.

These works are part of both the $9 billion Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program and the $1 billion Bruce Highway Safety Package.

The works aim to make the highway safe and reliable through Central Queensland by widening the road, improving wet weather resilience and providing a smoother driving experience for motorists.

The Bruce Highway Safety Package, announced early last year, has completed eight projects, while 19 are underway and 16 more are rolling out this year.

The Federal Government has committed $7.2 billion to the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program with the Queensland Government providing the remaining $1.8 billion.

“The Australian Government’s investment in the Bruce Highway is focused on improving safety and reliability along this critical route,” said Catherine King, Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

“In partnership with the Queensland Government we are undertaking these safety works to reduce accidents and crashes while supporting freight and tourism along the Bruce Highway.”

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Other safety upgrades between Rockhampton and St Lawrence include road widening, wide centre line treatments, audio-tactile line marking, pavement strengthening, targeted intersection upgrades and drainage improvements.

“The Bruce Highway is the backbone of our state’s transport network, and these upgrades will improve safety and strengthen connections for everyone who travels this stretch,” said Brent Mickelberg, Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads.

“Upgrades on the Bruce are about delivering more reliable roads and helping Queenslanders get home safely.”