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Building a better Bruce Highway

We're improving road safety on the Bruce Highway, Queensland’s most vital transport route.

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Pioneer River crossing
Mackay Whitsunday District

Mackay Ring Road

The Mackay Ring Road to Bald Hill Road Connection Project delivers a significant upgrade to the Brue Highway.

Completed
Aerial view of the work being completed on Helensvale Road, Coomera.
South Coast District

Coomera Connector Stage 1, Coomera to Nerang

Stage 1 of the Coomera Connector, between Coomera and Nerang, is around 16km and is now open to traffic between Shipper Drive and Helensvale Road.

Construction
Gold Coast Light Rail Tram with 'Burleigh' destination
South Coast District

Gold Coast Light Rail (Stage 3) Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads, construct light rail

Gold Coast Light Rail is a world class public transport system for residents and visitors to the Gold Coast.

Construction

Investments in Queensland

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Featured programs of work

Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program

We're improving road safety on the Bruce Highway with the $9 billion Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program. The program delivers key safety treatments to priority sections north of Gympie with a high safety risk.

A single-lane highway with one lane in each direction, featuring a wide centre line treatment as part of the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program. The road is surrounded by bushland and set against a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Bruce Highway Upgrade Program

The Queensland Government is committed to improving the 1,671.3km Bruce Highway from Pine River to Cairns, focusing on capacity, safety, and flood resilience.

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Mount Lindesay Highway Upgrade Program

The Mount Lindesay Highway is being upgraded to improve safety and efficiency.

  • South Coast District
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Pacific Motorway M1 upgrade program

The Pacific Motorway M1 is one of Australia’s busiest highways and is a national freight route.

  • South Coast District
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Road Stimulus Packages

Accelerated funding has been allocated through the following Road Stimulus Packages to increase investment in roads and transport infrastructure as part of The Queensland Economic Recovery Strategy.

Road Stimulus Packages

The Wave

We're improving travel across the Sunshine Coast with The Wave, a major transport upgrade featuring a heavy passenger rail and a metro-style service connecting the Sunshine Coast Airport to Maroochydore city centre.

  • North Coast District
Artist's impression of a metro-style transport service from Birtinya to the Sunshine Coast Airport.

Last updated: 12 March 2025