Bruce Highway Improvements Deliver Safer Roads for the Region

A major safety upgrade to the Farleigh-Habana Road intersection has been confirmed as part of the State Government's commitment to delivering a better Bruce Highway for regional Queensland.

Premier David Crisafulli announced this week that planning and design work is already underway on the upgrade, with construction expected to commence next year. The project will improve safety, increase capacity and enhance heavy vehicle access at one of the region's key intersections.

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Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm welcomed the announcement, saying it was another important step towards improving safety and reliability along the Bruce Highway.

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"The Bruce Highway is the lifeblood of regional Queensland, connecting our communities, supporting local businesses and helping people get home safely to their families," Ms Camm said.

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"This investment will improve safety and traffic flow at a busy intersection used by local residents, freight operators and visitors travelling throughout our region."

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The announcement comes alongside rectification works currently underway at Goorganga Plains following community concerns about road conditions on this section of the Bruce Highway.

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Ms Camm thanked local residents who took the time to contact her office and provide feedback.

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"Community feedback is incredibly important and helps identify issues that require attention," she said.

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"After residents contacted my office, I raised these concerns directly with the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg, seeking urgent action and a plan to rectify the issues.

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"As a result, microsurfacing works are now underway and progressing, weather permitting."

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Ms Camm said while the immediate works were important, the long-term priority remained the delivery of the Goorganga Plains Floodplain Upgrade.

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"The most important milestone has already been achieved, with funding secured for the floodplain upgrade and planning work progressing to deliver a more resilient section of highway for our region," she said.

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"I know how important this project is to local residents and road users, and I look forward to keeping the community informed as key milestones are reached."

The Farleigh-Habana Road intersection upgrade and the future Goorganga Plains Floodplain Upgrade form part of the State Government's record investment in the Bruce Highway, with 52 projects progressing between Gympie and Cairns.

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