The upgrades are set to improve conditions on the popular Queensland freight route
The federal government has announced that upgrades on the Bruce Highway between Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way in Elimbah are nearing completion, with the upgrades set to offer users a smoother traffic flow.
“Queensland is attracting more interstate migrants that any other state or territory and we need to build infrastructure like this to support that growth,” Queensland deputy premier Cameron Dick says.
“That’s why the Queensland government is spending $96.2 billion on infrastructure over the next four years and why we are committed to the 15-year Bruce Highway upgrade.
“It’s these vital infrastructure projects that reduce barriers for businesses, increase tourism, keep our workers healthy, alleviate stress for families and commuters and increase Queensland’s productivity.”
The federal government says the upgrade is expected to be completed early this year. Minor works on lanes in both directions are to be provided this year, with three lanes on the northbound section of the road now operational.
The $662.5 million project is funded by $530 million from the federal government and $132.5 million from the Queensland government.
“The federal government’s investment is making a real difference to the safety, flood resilience and capacity of vital Bruce Highway infrastructure,” federal transport and infrastructure minister Catherine King says.
“This project is part of the Bruce Highway upgrade program, which will transform travel between Brisbane and Cairns.”
The federal government says the raised speed limit of 110 km per hour on the 11 km section is expected to streamline and improve user trips.
This investment by both governments is estimated to support an average of 664 direct jobs over the life of the project.