Capricorn Highway Winton Creek to Agricultural College Project

Overview:

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.

Location:

Approximately 6 km of the Capricorn Highway east of Emerald between Winton Creek and the Australian Agricultural College.

Benefits:

Improve safety and reduce the maintenance costs.

Project info

Duaringa to Emerald: Approximately 6 km of the Capricorn Highway east of Emerald between Winton Creek and the Australian Agricultural College will be rehabilitated and widen to a 9 m seal as part of a long term strategy to widen the highway between Emerald and Rockhampton.

The project is currently in the design phase where consultation with key stakeholders in being undertaken to determine access requirements to properties and businesses. Consultation has included one-on-one meetings with stakeholders including property owners, businesses, Central Highlands Regional Council, Sunwater and bus companies.

The provision for school bus stop pad/s within the project site is yet to be determined.

To reduce travel times and widen pavement to help accommodate the current wider/heavier vehicles.

The project is expected to start construction in 2010.

Contact details

Email: emerald.office@mainroads.qld.gov.au
rockhampton.office@mainroads.qld.gov.au
Phone: +61 7 4983 8700 (Emerald)
+61 7 4931 1500 (Rockhampton)

Last updated: 21 September 2009