Works have begun on improving safety between the Oakey and Miles section of the Warrego Highway in Queensland.
The $40 million project to improve road safety while increasing freight efficiency is one of 15 upgrade projects between Toowoomba and Miles as part of the Warrego Highway Upgrade Program, which will be delivered by the end of 2018.
“This highway serves a diverse range of motorists, from holiday makers heading to the outback to heavy vehicles transporting agricultural or mining freight to the Port of Brisbane,” said Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester.
“The end result will be a safer road environment and improved driver experience for all motorists on this stretch of the highway while also improving conditions for a safer, more efficient transport of freight.”
Construction of the first package of works includes wide centreline marking, road repairs and upgrades to improve town access in Jondaryan, Macalister, Warra and Brigalow.
The project is jointly funded with the Australian Government contributing $32 million and the Queensland Government $8 million.