The Warrego highway – one of Queensland’s critical transport corridors – will undergo a series of road upgrades along a notorious stretch of road between Toowoomba and Dalby.
Planning is underway for a 60-kilometre area with a poor crash history where a suite of cost-effective, high-impact safety improvements will be introduced under the Targeted Road Safety Program.
These include road widening, flattening road edges, new signage and line marking, removal of some roadside hazards and the installation of dedicated turn lanes at Speed Road near Oakey.
Every day, up to 15,000 vehicles travel this critical stretch of the Warrego Highway making these safety upgrades crucial to keeping Queenslanders safe on this important freight corridor.
The design was completed in September, with construction to commence in late 2025 and continue into 2026.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said safety upgrades to major regional transport networks were a priority following years of neglect.
“For too long, regional Queenslanders have been forgotten. We are delivering key safety upgrades to keep our regions moving,“ Mickelberg said.
“This project is a critical step toward a safer, more efficient Warrego Highway, one of the key transport corridors in our national network.“
Member for Condamine Pat Weir welcomed the investment, highlighting the Warrego Highway’s vital role in the region’s economy.
“The Warrego Highway is more than just a road – t’s a freight lifeline for Queensland to the west,” Weir said.
“From grain and cattle to cotton and machinery, this highway carries the heartbeat of our region.
“Not only that, but we also have locals and travellers on that road every day. These upgrades will make it safer and more efficient for everyone who relies on it.”
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