Black spots on three roads in the Rockhampton region are being improved thanks to more than $3.5 million in funding.
The Albanese Government has made the funding available to Rockhampton Regional Council as part of the 2025-26 Black Spot Program.
Denham Street Extended in West Rockhampton, Razorback Road in Moongan and the intersection at Dean and Elphinstone Streets in Berserker were all selected for works under the program.
Works have been completed at Denham Street Extended, where upgrades estimated at $567,000 delivered a single-lane mini-roundabout at the intersection of Denham and Eton Streets, a centre median on the curve between Pennycuick and Harrow Streets, improved lighting at intersections, new line marking and a reduced speed limit throughout the area.
Works on Dean Street began in April, with Razorback Road works expected to be underway in coming months.
The Black Spot Program targets high-risk road locations where crashes have occurred or are at risk of occurring.
Under the program, the Albanese Government funds measures such as traffic signals, roundabouts and other safety treatments to reduce the likelihood and severity of crashes.
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Senator Anthony Chisholm:
"The Black Spot Program delivers road improvements that have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the risk of serious crashes and fatalities on roads across the central coast of Queensland.
"Through our partnership with Rockhampton Regional Council, upgrades to local roads like these are delivering real safety benefits for locals going to work, school, and for those visiting the region.
"With our increased funding commitment to this long-running program, I encourage individuals, organisations, and local governments to put forward sites in their local communities for consideration in the next funding round."
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Rockhampton Region, Tony Williams:
"Ensuring local roads are safe is a Council priority.
"Local roads make up over 75 per cent of our national road network and are responsible for getting most people to and from work, school and throughout their day-to-day activities.
"We want to make sure that our roads are safe and efficient and we wouldn't be able to do that without the funding and support from the Australian Government.
"The Black Spot Program is about targeting intersections and areas where we know there's been issues or have a real risk of incidents.
"We can then look at treatment measures which improve visibility, traffic flow and speed and make sure that we are making them safer for local drivers across the region."
Quotes attributable to Infrastructure Councillor of Rockhampton Region, Marika Taylor:
"Once complete, the project will help reduce accidents or near misses.
"Council has been really fortunate to have secured funding for three projects under this program to make our roads safer for both residents and visitors.
"We've received funding under the Black Spot Program in previous rounds and as road safety is a priority for Council, so continual investment in our road infrastructure is vital.
"As with any roadworks there will be traffic disruptions so we're asking drivers to please be patient, obey any signage and drive to the conditions."
