Get set for long delays on the Bruce Highway as the government rolls out a record number of roadworks aimed at making the notorious highway safer.
The program of roadworks – cheerily called Spruce the Bruce by the government – includes almost 200 projects currently underway or due to start in the coming months
In a media statement Premier Campbell Newman asks Queensland drivers to, ‘show patience’ with rolling roadworks.
“The Bruce Highway is a 1700km lifeline for this state and if we want families and all drivers to be able to travel safely on it, we are going to need a record roadworks program,” Mr Newman said.
“I’m asking all Queenslanders – whether you are driving children to school, visiting as a tourist or hauling food and freight – to show some patience with the delays while we get on with this crucial program.
“Spruce the Bruce will not only keep motorists informed of works being undertaken as part of our landmark $8.5 billion, 10-year deal with the Federal Government, it engages them in the project while on their journey.”
“Anyone driving the 21 hours from Brisbane to Cairns should expect to be delayed by up to three hours by roadworks while we Spruce the Bruce and we ask motorists to be patient.”
“Without these works and adequate funding, the RACQ predict between 300 and 400 people will die in crashes on the Bruce Highway over the next 10 years.”
“It is important while these works are underway that motorists understand while they might be waiting longer now, but they will soon benefit from a Bruce Highway that is safer, has more capacity and is flood resilient.”
The Federal Coalition Government is contributing 80 per cent, or $6.7 billion, towards upgrades along the length of the Bruce Highway.
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