Detailed design has started on the $13.32 million project to build new overtaking lanes on the Bruce Highway at Tinana, Queensland.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Barnaby Joyce, said the project would provide safer overtaking opportunities and improve highway traffic flow.
“The new northbound and southbound dual overtaking lanes will give drivers the chance to overtake slow-moving vehicles safely,” Mr Joyce said.
“A wire rope safety barrier system will also be installed between the overtaking lanes to reduce the chance of head-on collisions.”
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, said the design would involve detailed investigations and community consultation to refine the preliminary plans.
“The project team will also meet with nearby property owners soon to discuss the design and any potential impacts it may have,” Mr O’Brien said.
“Road safety is a top priority for me and these overtaking lanes will not only improve the speed and efficiency of the highway but increase safety for all motorists.
“The project follows the completion of the $38 million jointly-funded Bruce Highway (Tinana interchange) upgrade earlier this year.”
