Fitzroy Region

The Fitzroy Region extends from Gladstone and Yeppoon in the east coast to west of Emerald, and from north of Marlborough to south of Taroom.

Fitzroy Region

About Fitzroy Region

Area:  177,582 sq km.
Population: Around 210,500.
Industries:  Mining, cotton, grain, cattle, citrus, grapes.

Main Roads services the state-controlled road network in Queensland. The department’s roads program, the Roads Implementation Program 2009-10 to 2013-14 (RIP), outlines what the department is doing in the Fitzroy Region of Queensland, now and in the future. The department's Rockhampton Office and Emerald Office are the main points of contact for residents, industry and business to connect with Main Roads and learn more about what is happening in the area.

Region contact information

Rockhampton Office

Email: rockhampton.office@tmr.qld.gov.au
Phone: +61 7 4931 1500
Fax: +61 7 4927 5020
Post: PO Box 5096
Central QLD Mail Centre 4702
Location: 31 Knight Street
North Rockhampton QLD 4702

Emerald Office

Email: emerald.office@tmr.qld.gov.au
Phone: +61 7 4983 8700
Fax: +61 7 4983 8722
Post: PO Box 1787
Emerald QLD 4720
Location: 83 Esmond Street
Emerald QLD 4720

Interesting facts and figures

Road network

Visit the Traffic and travel information website for the lastest update. 

  • Bruce Highway (Gin Gin - St Lawrence)
  • Capricorn Highway (Rockhampton - Bogantungan)
  • Carnarvon Highway (Injune - Rolleston)
  • Leichhardt Highway (Westwood - Miles)
  • Gregory Highway (Springsure - Clermont)
  • Burnett Highway (Biloela - Rockhampton)
  • Dawson Highway (Gladstone - Springsure)
  • Fitzroy Development Road (Taroom - Mt Flora)
  • Dawson Development Road (Springsure - Tambo)
  • Bundaberg - Miriam Vale Road
  • Gladstone - Mt Larcom Road
  • Gladstone Port Access Road
  • Gladstone - Benaraby Road
  • Bajool - Port Alma Road
  • Keppel Sands Road
  • Rockhampton - Emu Park Road
  • Rockhampton - Yeppoon Road
  • Western Yeppoon - Emu Park Road
  • Ogmore Connection Road
  • Gavial - Gracemere Road
  • Eidsvold - Theodore Road
  • Baralaba - Rannes Road
  • Blackwater - Rolleston Road
  • Gladstone - Monto Road
  • Biloela - Callide Road
  • Rockhampton - Ridgelands Road
  • Marlborough - Sarina Road
  • Blackwater - Cooroorah Road
  • Duaringa Connection Road
  • Dysart - Middlemount Road
  • Tannum Sands Road
  • Boyne Island Road
  • Yeppoon - Byfield Road
  • Roma - Taroom Road
  • Selma Road
  • Cullin-La-Ringo Road
  • Orion 10 Chain Road
  • Glenorina Road
  • Comet River Road
  • Arcturus Road
  • Baralaba - Woorabinda Road
  • Duaringa - Apis Creek Road
  • Cotherstone Road
  • Yan Yan Road
  • Retro - Corry Road
  • Anakie - Sapphire Road

Local government

Places of interest

  • Emerald
  • Blackwater
  • Gracemere
  • Rockhampton
  • Yeppoon
  • Gladstone
  • Biloela
  • Moura
  • Springsure
  • Rolleston

Projects

Project feed

Project nameRegion(s)Description
Blackwater-Rolleston Road UpgradeFitzroy

The project involves rehabilitating and widening a 6 km section of road to an 8.5 m sealed width.

Calliope Range realignment Dawson HighwayFitzroy

Works to realign the Calliope Range crossing on the Dawson Highway, between Calliope and Biloela.

Capricorn Highway Upgrade Gracemere Intersection (McLaughlin Street)Fitzroy

Residential and commercial growth experienced by Gracemere over recent years has placed increasing demand on the local road network. Traffic volumes on Lawrie Street now exceed 10,000 vehicles daily, with many of these entering or exiting Gracemere onto the Capricorn Highway.

Following a safety review and analysis of long-term growth projections, Main Roads has commenced planning to improve intersection safety and ensure the efficient movement of traffic into and out of Gracemere into the future.

Capricorn Highway Winton Creek to Agricultural College ProjectFitzroy

Rehabilitate and widen this section of road to a 9 m seal as part of a long term strategy to widen the highway between Emerald and Rockhampton.

Carnarvon Highway - Deep ChannelFitzroy

Upgrading Deep Channel on the Carnarvon Highway by replacing the culvert and raising the height of the existing floodway.

Carnarvon Highway Wallaroo Range ProjectFitzroy

Replacement of existing guardrails, full width rehabilitation, address seal edge wear and shoulder maintenance, minor drainage works.

Comet River Road Intersection UpgradeFitzroy

The project involves upgrading the intersection which will improve safety for all motorists.

Dawson Developmental RoadFitzroy
  • gravel resheeting
  • heavy formation grading
  • reinstatement of road shoulders, sealed/concrete floodways and approaches and road drainage
  • removal of flood debris and de-silting drainage
Dawson Highway-Meteor CreekFitzroy

Upgrading of pavement width and strength on a 17 km stretch of the Dawson Highway.

Emerald Traffic lights at Ruby/Egerton Street intersectionFitzroy

Installation of traffic lights at Ruby/Egerton Street intersection.

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Maps

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Fitzroy Region map

Fitzroy Region map

Also available is the detailed Fitzroy Region map (PDF, 2.03 MB).

Last updated: 13 November 2009