Further projects funded under Warrego Hwy upgrade program

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Three additional projects to upgrade Queensland’s Warrgeo Highway, totalling $80.19 million, are set to be funded under the Australian and Queensland Governments’ $645 million Warrego Highway Upgrade Program.

Under the extended program, works will proceed on the Carroll Creek Culvert Replacement project, Stage 2 of the Oakey to Miles Safety Upgrade and further upgrades between Dalby and Miles.

Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said the additional upgrades would continue to improve highway’s efficiency and safety.

“The Carroll Creek Culvert Replacement will avoid the need to impose a load limit on that section of the highway, reducing maintenance costs and improving productivity for road freight operators and the key regional industries they serve,” Mr. Littleproud said.

“This is about making our network safer for locals, truckies and tourists. We want people getting home sooner and safer.”

Queensland Agriculture Minister Mark Furner said further upgrades between Dalby to Miles would include pavement widening, audio tactile line markings and wider centrelines to tackle the risk of head-on collisions.

“Stage 2 of the Oakey to Miles Safety Upgrade will involve building new rest stops and removing a dangerous drop-off at the road’s edge, along with roadside hazards that can prove fatal in run-offroad crashes,” he said.

“The Warrego is a key highway that provides vital access for our agricultural producers to marketplaces in Brisbane and along the coast.”

The additional upgrades bring the total number of projects funded under the Warrego Highway Upgrade Program to 18.