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28 October, 2022
Boogan Road widening complete
ONE of Far North Queensland’s key freight corridors has been transformed following the completion of $7.1 million widening works.
Truck drivers and travellers can expect a smoother trip on Boogan Road – which runs from the Bruce Highway at Mourilyan to South Johnstone Road – now works are finalised.
Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Carol Brown said the works began in 2021 and had proceeded in stages.
“Work on the eastern section of Boogan Road was completed in 2021 under the Australian and Queensland governments’ $3 million Targeted Road Safety Program,” Ms Brown said.
“The works were carried out in a staged approach to reduce the impact on property owners and road users.
“The relocation of above and below-ground water mains, power lines, telecommunication lines and optic fibres started in May 2021 and was completed in September 2021.”
The works have made the road wider, delivering longterm improvements for motorists and travelling conditions for heavy vehicles.
Boogan Road is a major freight and B-Double heavy vehicle route linking the Bruce Highway with the Kennedy Highway and Kennedy Developmental Road.
The full-width, two-lane seal and shoulder widening will have long-term benefits through improved travel efficiency, capacity, and resilience to wear and tear.
Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the upgrades would support FNQ’s recovery from the pandemic.
“The widening and sealing of Boogan Road are just another example of the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to road safety in action,” Mr Bailey said.
“As a key connector for freight, it’s projects like this that keep Queensland moving.
“These works were part of $21.3 million dedicated to the Far North District for infrastructure projects and priority safety upgrades to help the Queensland economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The remainder of the widening project was funded as part of Palaszczuk Government’s $400 million state-wide roads stimulus package.
“This stimulus package contributed to construction jobs across Queensland by delivering shovel-ready infrastructure projects that helped our state thrive in our recovery from the pandemic.”
