The Queensland Government has announced a new $55.9 billion transport plan to be rolled out as part of the 2026-27 State Budget.
Over the next four years, the Safer Roads, Better Transport plan will target and upgrade a number of key road infrastructure and transport projects across the state.
Among them is a record $55 billion roads and rail pipeline, which will continue progressing tasks such as the Caloundra Congestion Busting Plan, the Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade, the Bribe Island Bridge and the Barron River Bridge.
Meanwhile, critical safety works will be delivered on the Bruce Highway under a jointly-funded $9 billion program between the Federal and State governments, under a restored 80:20 funding ratio.
The $100 million Country Roads Connect program will also continue to deliver upgrades to unsealed regional roads, boosting safety and flood resilience throughout Queensland.
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Other projects were directed towards bolstering public transport ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, including new rail plans throughout the Gold Coast, an initiative to secure up to 630 buses for South East Queensland, and Stage One of The Wave multimodal transport plan on the Sunshine Coast.
The 2026-27 State Budget also introduced the Permanent 50 Cent Fare plan for all public transport in the state.
David Janetzki, State Treasurer, said the 2026-27 Budget revolved around delivering for Queensland’s future.
“This budget strengthens the foundations we’ve laid in making Queensland safer, restoring health services, delivering a place to call home for more Queenslanders, building generational infrastructure, getting the Games back on track, as well as playing our part to ease national cost of living pressures,” ”he said.
Brent Mickelberg, State Minister for Transport and Main Roads, emphasised the budget’s commitment to road efficiency and safety.
“Our record investment into Queensland’s roads and infrastructure is helping to fight congestion, make our roads safer, deliver more reliable public transport, and build the transport network for Queensland’s future,” he said.
