Work has begun on a US$130.8 million major upgrade to the Bruce Highway to increase the route’s capacity in north Queensland. The upgrade will increase seven kilometres of highway from two lanes to four lanes, with major works to be carried out on the intersections at Hunter Street, Abbott Street, Lakeside Drive and Stuart Drive.
Federal MP George Christensen says a four lane overpass of the rail line at Cluden will be built to separate traffic from the existing open level crossing to improve safety on the highway.
“The project will also construct two new bridges over Stuart Creek, as well as new drainage structures under other sections to improve flood immunity and reduce the number of highway closures because of flooding,” he says.
All works are due to be completed by mid-2015.
Federal MP George Christensen says a four lane overpass of the rail line at Cluden will be built to separate traffic from the existing open level crossing to improve safety on the highway.
“The project will also construct two new bridges over Stuart Creek, as well as new drainage structures under other sections to improve flood immunity and reduce the number of highway closures because of flooding,” he says.
All works are due to be completed by mid-2015.
