Update: The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) has now revealed that the Gulf Developmental Road at Georgetown is now closed. This was the last Transport and Main Roads (TMR) approved alternative
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QTA questions Bruce Highway investment timeframe
There were many people celebrating this time last week when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a major funding package for Queensland’s Bruce Highway.
With $7.2 billion to be provided by the federal
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Federal opposition matches government’s Bruce Highway funding commitment
The federal Opposition has moved quickly this week to match the government’s funding commitment of $7.2 billion towards safety upgrades to Queensland’s Bruce Highway.
On Monday, Prime Minister Anthony
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Historic funding to drive “special but dangerous” highway to safety and productivity highs
Wayne Sachs remembers the day he decided to take action. As a seasoned paramedic with more than 50 years of experience for the Queensland Ambulance Service, the numerous call outs to Gympie and the Bruce
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Federal government commits $7.2 billion to Bruce Highway
The federal government has revealed today it is providing up to $7.2 billion of funding towards crucial Bruce Highway safety upgrades following a spate of safety issues in recent times on the popular road.
The
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New Bruce Highway Advisory Council meets for first time
The re-established Bruce Highway Advisory Council has taken another step forward, meeting for the first time in Townsville this week to begin meaningful change for the major Queensland freight route.
As
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What is on the QTA’s wish list for the new Queensland government?
It’s been just over a month since the Queensland election was held, with the previous Labor government making way for the new Liberal National leaders. While it so far hasn’t led to major changes in
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Bruce Highway bridge reopens after overnight closure
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has advised that rehabilitation works have been completed on a crucial bridge on the Bruce Highway, with overnight closures now lifted.
On Monday
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New Queensland government to re-establish Bruce Highway Advisory Council
The new Queensland government has revealed it will re-start the Bruce Highway Advisory Council (BHAC) by the end of the year to provide a long-term plan for the highway.
The state government has now opened
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Gympie Bypass officially opens to traffic
The federal and Queensland governments have revealed that the Gympie Bypass is now open to traffic, allowing heavy vehicles to no longer have to travel through Gympie.
The $1.162 billion project cuts travel
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