Bruce Highway

The Federal Government of Australia is seeking contractors for the construction of two new overtaking lanes along the Bruce Highway near Mackay and Whitsunday.

The proposed contract is part of a package to construct 18 new overtaking lanes on the highway.

The lanes are part of the government’s $5.7bn investment to upgrade the Bruce Highway, comprising a dedicated programme to target crash black spots and provide new rest areas along with new overtaking lanes.

Construction firms interested in installing the lanes can submit their bids by 15 August.

The latest package will provide safe overtaking opportunities along Bruce Highway, which is a key freight and tourism link.

The new lanes will help motorists safely overtake trucks, buses and caravans that frequently use the route.

Construction of the overtaking lanes is scheduled to commence in November.

Recently, Australia announced commencement of works to realign a section between Cabbage Tree Creek and Carmans Road as part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade project in Queensland.

The work, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2014, will provide safe driving conditions for more than 3,500 vehicles that currently use this stretch every day.

Bruce Highway is a major north-south corridor in Queensland that connects Brisbane with Cairns.

Image: Bruce Highway is a key freight and tourism link in Queensland, Australia. Photo: courtesy of Frances76.