New England Highway—(Yarraman-Toowoomba), widen pavement
The upgrade of the New England Highway between Cooyar and Bum Bum Creek has been completed, delivering critical safety and efficiency improvements south of Yarraman.
Improved road safety has been achieved through widening, resurfacing and upgrading of drainage, and intersections.
Freight efficiency has been improved by increasing the road width and strength capacity for B-doubles and other heavy vehicles. Transport productivity and reliability has also been improved while reducing travel time and maintenance costs which supports economic development in southern Queensland and the Darling Downs.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Improves network efficiency
- Reduces travel time
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Reduces maintenance
- Improves ride quality
Key features
- New 10m-wide pavement at identified sections.
- Improved safety.
- Reduced risk of crashes.
- Reduced ongoing maintenance.
- Increased freight efficiency and productivity.
Funding
This project was funded by the Queensland Government under the State Road Network Program.
- Total investment
- $36.70 million
- Queensland Government
- $36.70 million
Current status
Stage 1 was completed in May 2023.
Stage 2 was completed in June 2024.
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