As part of the $9 billion Bruce Highway Safety Package, works have begun on this notorious section of the key freight route.
The Bowen to Ayr upgrade is one of 16 priority projects in the $300 million early start package, announced in March as part of the multi-billion dollar program.
The new program is focused on improving sections of the Bruce Highway with the poorest safety record to reduce the severity and frequency of crashes.
Key safety initiatives will include installing wide centre lines (which includes road widening and audio tactile line marking), strengthening pavement, constructing new overtaking lanes and additional rest areas, improving intersections, and widening narrow structures.
The upcoming works near Bootooloo Road between Bowen and Ayr includes the installation of wide centre line treatment.
Construction here commenced in late June and is expected to be completed by late-2025.
Five other fast-tracked projects are already in construction under the early start package with more projects being progressively rolled out this year.
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