Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program

Road safety improvements to the Bruce Highway are underway as part of the $9 billion Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (BHTSP). The program delivers key safety treatments to priority sections north of Gympie with a high safety risk.

Program Notes

Resources providing the technical requirements for BHTSP project design and delivery.

• Design
• Fatigue Management Infrastructure (FMI)
• Temporary Traffic Management (TTM)
• Appendix A - TTM Program Note Annexure MRTS02.1 BHTSP Supplement
• Appendix B - TTM Program Note Bruce Highway General Access Times (August 2025)
• Appendix D - TTM Departures Approval Request Form

The Amendment Register summarises changes to BHTSP Program Note content.

The Program Notes have been developed specifically to support the delivery of BHTSP projects, however there is potential for other projects being delivered on the Bruce Highway to adopt elements outlined as part of this guidance. If you are not sure how or if these documents apply to your project, please contact your TMR Project Manager.

Construction Panels

Panels to support delivery of critical safety improvements to high-risk sections between Gympie and Cairns.

• BHTSP Construction Panel
• BHTSP Contract Administration Panel
• BHTSP Design Panel

BHTSP Insurances

The BHTSP Principal Arranged Insurance (PAI) program, established in 2026, provides cover for infrastructure construction risks for the department, contractors, and, where applicable, consultants delivering BHTSP works. The program applies to eligible BHTSP construction contracts with an awarded value of up to $150M (excl. GST).

Construction Program 2026 - 2030

These insurance terms shall apply to tenders that will result in contracts awarded between 30.04.2026 and 31.12.2030.

• Contract Works (Material Damage) policy wording
• General and Products Liability and Environmental policy wording 
• First Construction Excess Liability policy wording 
• Second Construction Excess Liability policy wording
• Professional Indemnity policy wording 

Claims Procedure

If an event occurs that might give rise to a claim, ensure the Transport and Main Roads insurance unit is notified immediately. Late notification can create difficulties and possible delays in the assessment process.

• Claims procedure 

For PAI enquiries, please email [email protected].

Notifications and feedback

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For feedback or enquires about BHTSP, please email Technical Publications.