Twenty-two new contracts have been released as part of the $9 billion Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (BHTSP).
The package includes five construction procurement and 17 design contracts to accelerate delivery of safety works along priority stretches of highway between Gympie and Cairns and builds on early progress in the program.
The program is already gaining pace, with eight projects completed, 17 underway and another 13 construction projects rolling out from early 2026.
The 22 new contracts will include:
- more than 100 kilometres of wide centre line treatments;
- 50 kilometres of pavement strengthening and new overtaking lanes;
- five narrow bridge upgrades in north Queensland;
- road widening and audio tactile line marking improvements south of Mirim Vale;
- resurfacing works between Maryborough and Gin Gin; and
- upgrades to multiple intersections and rest areas.
Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Senator for Queensland, Anthony Chisholm, highlighted the transport benefits the upgrade will present.
“From here in Burdekin and all the way up to Cairns, we are accelerating the delivery of intersection upgrades, rest area improvements, wide centre line treatments and pavement strengthening,” he said.
“These works will make a real difference for drivers, freight operators and regional Queenslanders, and form part of a long-term pipeline of upgrades that will squarely benefit the people who live here.”
Contractors will be appointed progressively from this month, with construction to follow.
“The Crisafulli Government is getting on with the job of delivering safer roads for Queensland,” said Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg.
“We’re keeping the momentum up with 23 new contracts moving to market to boost safety along the Bruce Highway.
“We told Queenslanders we are committed to fixing the Bruce and works are already making a real difference for motorists, regional communities and freight operators between Gympie and Cairns.”
.jpg)
