Community
5 December, 2021
We want your views on the Smithfield Bypass
The Smithfield Bypass has been operating since November 25, three years after the construction began; however, it is still hard to tell how the reception of the $164 million project has been so far.
The bypass road on Captain Cook Highway is a project funded by the Queensland Government. Its primary purpose is to alleviate the heavy traffic on the section of the highway between McGregor Road and the intersection of the Captain Cook Highway and Cairns Western Arterial Road roundabouts.
The project would install new traffic lights, upgrade to four lanes on the Cairns Western Arterial Road and build an overpass bridge at McGregor Road roundabout.
The government’s expectations for the 174-meter-project were to make the roundabout safer for drivers, improve traffic conditions by reducing congestion and increase car capacity on the Cairns Arterial Road. The public has been hesitant about it.
At Cairns Local News we want to know what you think? Let us know at editorial@cairnslocalnews.com.au or Text the Editor at 0438 195 408.
