Queensland drivers are set to benefit from a major safety boost, with $511.5 million in funding allocated to 71 road safety projects across the state. The investment, jointly funded by the Australian Government and the Queensland Government, will deliver critical upgrades to roads, intersections, rest areas, footpaths, and cycleways.

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Under the Road Safety Program, each level of government is contributing $255.7 million, with the Queensland Government’s share sourced from the Camera Detected Offence Program.

Projects Target Regional and Rural Areas

Of the total investment, $434.2 million is dedicated to projects in regional and rural Queensland, highlighting the focus on improving safety outcomes in high-risk and underserved communities.

The wide-ranging works include:

  • 22 pedestrian and cycling upgrades
  • 15 intersection improvements
  • 16 road widening projects, including wide centre line treatments and barrier installations
  • 4 road improvement projects, such as realignments and visibility upgrades
  • 4 new or upgraded rest areas and stopping bays
  • 3 projects for line marking, including audio tactile treatments
  • 1 overtaking lane installation
  • 5 statewide mass action projects for rest areas, township entry treatments, and heavy vehicle interception sites

Key Projects Around Queensland

Some notable upgrades include:

  • Old Cleveland Road – Construction of a new 400-metre bicycle lane with signal modifications
  • Steve Irwin Way (Beerwah) – Enhancing visibility and road safety
  • Kennedy Highway (Cairns to Ravenshoe) – Intersection upgrades to address crash history
  • Gatton Helidon Road (Southeast QLD) – Safety treatments on high-speed road sections
  • Capricorn Highway (Duaringa to Emerald) – Wide centre line and tactile line marking improvements
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Cultural Heritage and Community Engagement

Local and Indigenous communities will be actively engaged to ensure cultural heritage is respected and community expectations are met throughout the delivery process.

All projects are expected to be completed by 30 June 2025, delivering both road safety improvements and supporting an average of 700 jobs across the state during the life of the program.

Statement from Minister Bart Mellish

“This joint funding announcement will see another 71 projects delivered across Queensland, supporting an average of 700 jobs and safer roads for families, businesses and industry. These works will improve safety and stimulate the economy all around Queensland.”
“The Queensland Government is committed to road safety as demonstrated by the $255.77 million investment funded by the Camera Detected Offence Program. The Australian Government is matching this investment, with both State and Federal contributions totalling more than half a billion dollars in funding for Queensland roads.”
“This joint commitment is for all Queenslanders, state-wide, as reflected by $511.5 million in projects delivering safety upgrades all across Queensland.”
“These works are all about maintaining the safety of motorists on the state’s road network. As an added bonus, these projects are providing jobs for workers at a time when jobs and job security are more important than ever.”

For more information on the Road Safety Program, visit the official Queensland Government website.

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