Bruce Highway (Bowen – Ayr), Bowen Connection Road to Champion Street intersection, widen pavement
The project has delivered safety upgrades to around 6km of the Bruce Highway between the Bowen Connection Road and Champion Street intersections to provide a safer, smoother and more efficient road network.
These works are part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program.
Under the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, the department is continuing to invest in safety, flood resilience and capacity upgrades along the Bruce Highway between Brisbane and Cairns.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Improves network efficiency
- Contributes to economy
- Reduces maintenance
- Improves ride quality
Key features
- Road widening to accommodate wide centre line treatments.
- Culvert maintenance, extension or replacements.
- Guardrail installations.
- Removal of roadside hazards.
- Installation of protected turn lanes.
- Property access upgrades to improve sight distances and overall safety including hook turn facilities.
- New surfacing, line marking and signage.
Funding
This project was funded under the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program. Investment ID 12269
- Total investment
- $31.4 million
- Australian Government
- $25.12 million
- Queensland Government
- $6.28 million
Current status
Construction was completed in late 2023.
Bruce Highway (Bowen – Ayr), Bowen Connection Road to Champion Street intersection, widen pavement project map
Additional info
This project will integrate with Bruce Highway (Mackay-Proserpine), Bowen Connection Road, improve intersection project which is also underway to improve safety for all road users.