Carnarvon Highway (Injune - Rolleston), Dawson River bridge upgrade
The Carnarvon Highway (Injune - Rolleston), Dawson River bridge upgrade project will improve safety and network efficiencies by realigning the approaches and widening the existing structure.
This project is being delivered as part of the Inland Freight Route Early Works Package released by the Queensland Government on 28 November 2023.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Contributes to regional growth
Key features
- Widening the existing Dawson River bridge.
- Reconstruction and realignment of the bridge approaches.
- Installation of new bridge rail and guardrail.
Funding
This project is fully funded by the Queensland Government under the State Road Network Upgrades program.
- Total investment
- $19.7 million
- Queensland Government
- $19.7 million
Current status
- From 24 June 2024 to 20 July 2024, weather and conditions permitting, Crossing 3 at the Dawson River bridge will be closed to all traffic for approximately 6 non-consecutive days. These dates will be confirmed closer to the time.
- The existing operating conditions for all vehicle combinations with a ground contact width and/or loaded width greater than 3m is not permitted to travel through the site will continue to apply throughout construction.
- Eligible vehicles can access the alternate route, via Leichhardt Highway, provided a copy of the approved variation letter is used in conjunction with a current permit. Operators without a current permit are required to apply via the NHVR Portal for the alternative route.
- Construction started on 16 October 2023 and is expected to be completed by late September 2024, weather and conditions permitting.
Carnarvon Highway (Injune - Rolleston), Dawson River bridge upgrade project location map
