The Albanese and Crisafulli governments are delivering a safer, more reliable Bruce Highway, announcing the release of 22 new contracts as part of the historic $9 billion Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (BHTSP).
The package includes five construction procurement and 17 design contracts to accelerate delivery of safety works along priority stretches of highway between Gympie and Cairns and builds on early progress in the program, which is funded on an 80:20 basis between the Australian and Queensland governments.
The program is already gaining pace, with eight projects completed, 17 underway and another 13 construction projects rolling out from early 2026.
Every dollar of program funding will be spent between Gympie and Cairns.
Dedicated designer and constructor panels have been established for the BHTSP to streamline procurement, accelerate delivery and ensure value for money.
The 22 new contracts will include:
- More than 100 kilometres of wide centre line treatments
- 50 kilometres of pavement strengthening and new overtaking lanes
- Five narrow bridge upgrades in north Queensland
- Road widening and audio tactile line marking improvements south of Mirim Vale
- Resurfacing works between Maryborough and Gin Gin
- Upgrades to multiple intersections and rest areas.
Contractors will be appointed progressively from April 2026, with construction to follow.
