Capricorn Highway (Duaringa–Emerald), undertake road safety improvements
The Capricorn Highway is a key freight route and supports a wide range of industries including agriculture, resources and mining. It plays an important role in connecting Rockhampton with central and western communities in Queensland.
The project has delivered approximately 4.3km of safety improvements on the Capricorn Highway between Bonnie Doon Road and Corkscrew Creek.
The safety upgrade included pavement widening, sealing, wide centre line treatment, audio tactile line marking and improved drainage.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Contributes to economy
- Improves ride quality
Key features
- Widened and sealed existing pavement
- Safety upgrade included wide centre line treatment and audio tactile line marking
- Improved drainage
Funding
The project was jointly funded by the Australian Government ($12,000,000) and Queensland Government ($12,000,000) on a 50:50 basis under the Road Safety Program.
Investment ID: 3026802
- Total investment
- $$24 million
- Australian Government
- $$12 million
- Queensland Government
- $$12 million
Current status
Construction was completed in March 2025.
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