Additional funding for QLD road and rail crossings

The Federal Government has set aside an additional $29 million in funding for road and rail crossing projects across Queensland.

Under the funding, 50 high priority improvements to railway level crossings across the state’s regional road network will receive $14.6 million.

These projects aim to increase safety, with potential works including upgrades to boom gates, flashing lights, signage, sealing and more. These features, as well as rumble strips, aim to better alert motorists and pedestrians approaching regional rail crossings.

A further $14.17 million will help fund four new projects under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).

The SLRIP has been created as part of the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthen investment to support the delivery of safer and more productive roads across Australia. Funding of at least $200 million per year will be available under the program.

Almost $4.5 million to the Mareeba Shire Council for widening Leadingham Creek Road and upgrading the culvert at Sandy Creek in Dimbulah.

$5 million will go to the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads for a new heavy vehicle rest area on the Kennedy Highway (Cairns–Mareeba) at Koah.

Almost $3 million to the Moreton Bay Regional Council for the Caboolture River Road Safety Upgrades in Upper Caboolture & $1.7 million for the O’Mara Road Upgrade at Narangba.

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See below for a full list of funded projects: