Major Bruce Highway safety improvement work recently completed from Benaraby to Rockhampton

“These completed works span across 11 kilometres from Fire Creek at Raglan to Twelve Mile Creek, south of Rockhampton.”

Following Callide MP Colin Boyce’s criticism of Transport Minister Mark Bailey’s inaction on road safety, the State Government have announced significant Bruce Highway safety improvements.

Roads Minister Mark Bailey revealed yesterday the 124-kilometre stretch of the highway from Benaraby to Rockhampton had undergone a significant overhaul which made it safer for motorists.

“The Bruce Highway, from Benaraby to Rockhampton, not only assists local communities but also acts as the main route for industry that services the broader Central Queensland region,” Mr Bailey said.

“This project has delivered targeted safety and productivity-boosting improvements to this key section, marking another step forward in supporting future growth and prosperity in the region.

“Works included wide centre line treatment, barrier installation, protected right-hand and left- hand turns and property access upgrades.

“This will improve traffic flow by separating turning traffic from through lanes and separate opposing vehicles with a wide centre line.

“These completed works span across 11 kilometres from Fire Creek at Raglan to Twelve Mile Creek, south of Rockhampton.

“Road safety is a priority of the State Government, that’s why we committed almost $1.7 billion in this year’s state budget to prioritise safety upgrades, improve driver education, make school zones safer and develop policies to reduce road crashes and trauma.

“This year, we’re also rolling out cameras to target drivers using their phones and not wearing their seatbelts, putting Queensland at the forefront with the most comprehensive camera program in the country.”

State Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher said more than 70 direct jobs were supported over the life of the project.

“We’re committed to keeping Queensland moving and investing in the community as the nation recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mr Butcher said.

“This project is supported by the record $27.5 billion in roads and transport projects being delivered by the Palaszczuk Government over the next four years, which is creating 24, triple-0 jobs, and driving Queensland’s economic recovery from Covid-19.”

Further information on BHUP upgrades in Central Queensland is available on the Transport and Main Roads website.