Monto – Mount Perry Road progressive sealing
The department is progressively upgrading and sealing the gravel sections of Monto - Mount Perry Road to improve road user safety and comfort, and reduce future maintenance requirements.
Significant upgrades and sealing of Monto – Mount Perry Road between Kerwee Road and Eastern Creek have been completed.
Construction works to seal the final 5.1 km section of road between the Burnett Highway and the Burnett River, including the replacement of Splinter Creek bridge is now underway and expected to be completed in mid-2025, weather and other conditions permitting.
During construction, Monto – Mount Perry Road will be closed to through traffic between the Burnett Highway and the Burnett River, to enable works to be completed as safely and efficiently as possible. Access will be maintained for authorised vehicles only, including residents, under controlled conditions.
A temporary detour via Kerwee Road will be in place during this time. Motorists using this detour are advised to allow additional travel time.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Improves network efficiency
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Reduces maintenance
- Improves ride quality
Key features
- Improved road alignment
- Pavement widening and bitumen sealing
- Installation of guardrail and line marking.
- Replacement of Splinter Creek timber bridge with a new concrete bridge on a new alignment.
Funding
This project is funded through the Australian Government's Road Safety Program ($27 million, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on a 50:50 basis) and the Queensland Government’s State Road Network Upgrades investment program ($8 million).
- Total investment
- $35 million
- Australian Government
- $13.5 million
- Queensland Government
- $21.5 million
Current status
Construction commenced in mid-2024 and is expected to be completed by mid-2025, weather and other conditions permitting.
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