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$10 MILLION has been invested by the federal government for an upgrade to a key intersection at Isis River.
The funding joins another $2.5 million from the state government, with detailed designs already underway on the $12.5 million project.
Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Michael McCormack said the project would improve safety on the Bruce Highway.
“Our funding will construct dedicated turning lanes at the Buxton Rd intersection,” he said.
“To address concerns of local residents, the new lanes will separate through and turning traffic and reduce the potential for rear-end crashes.
“The Australian Government continues to roll out these types of major projects across the nation under our record $110 billion infrastructure investment plan, which is laying the foundations for our economic recovery.”
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ISIS Highway motorists will benefit from a safer, more efficient journey as works begin on a westbound overtaking lane between Bundaberg and Childers.
Hinkler MP Keith Pitt said the upgrades would ease congestion and deliver safer trips for road users.
“This section between Bundaberg and Childers carries between 4,300 and 6,600 vehicles per day and sadly, there have been four fatal accidents in the area where the overtaking lanes will be located,” Mr Pitt said.
“The westbound overtaking lane, between Park Estate Drive intersection and Wyper Park Scout Camp access road, will improve traffic flow leaving Bundaberg.
“A dedicated, right-turn lane will also be added at the Scout Camp access road.”