• Southern Queensland Region
Location
Isis Highway between Bundaberg and Childers
Timing
Works started in 2021 and are being undertaken progressively, as funding permits
Status
Construction

Isis Highway (Bundaberg – Childers), various locations, improve safety

The Queensland Government is undertaking a series of safety improvements along a 40km stretch of the Isis Highway from Airport Drive to the Bruce Highway.

These works are part of the Queensland Government's High Risk Roads Initiative, under the Targeted Road Safety Program, aimed at addressing critical safety concerns along this route.

The project is being delivered progressively, as funding permits, and is divided into several packages to ensure efficient implementation.

Benefits

  • Improves safety
  • Improves network efficiency
  • Better road access
  • Accessibility
  • Reduces travel time
  • Contributes to economy
  • Contributes to regional growth
  • Reduces maintenance
  • Improves ride quality

Key features

  • Intersection upgrades including the addition of either auxiliary or dedicated left and/or right turn lanes in one or both directions.
  • Road widening.
  • Wide centre line treatments.
  • Audio tactile line marking installation.
  • Pavement rehabilitation and strengthening.
  • Removal of roadside hazards.

Funding

The project is fully funded by the Queensland Government under the High Risk Roads Initiative as published in the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program.
Investment ID 1776639

Total investment
$41.943 million
Queensland Government
$41.943 million

Current status

Construction is ongoing and being carried out progressively.

Project timeline

2021: installed wide centre line treatment between Philips Road and Hapsburg Road intersections (17km of Isis Highway)
2022: completed Foleys Road intersection upgrade.
2023: completed Voss Road intersection upgrade.

Isis Highway (Bundaberg - Childers), various locations, improve safety location map

Project map

Last updated: 29 September 2025