Transport and main roads minister Mark Bailey is urging people travelling this holiday break to plan ahead and drive safely.
Bailey says some of Queensland’s biggest road projects, including the $400 million Ipswich Motorway upgrade.
“We want everyone to get to their holiday destinations, and back home safety. And while some roadwork sites will be shut down over the Christmas break, that doesn’t mean construction speed limits don’t apply.
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“With changed traffic conditions, these speed limits are there to keep you, your family and other road users safe.”
Bailey says the projects underway, and to keep in mind when driving these holidays include:
- $104 million Cairns Southern Access upgrade from Kate Street to Aumuller Street
- $514 million Haughton River Floodplain project at Giru, 40km south of Townsville
- $497 million Mackay Ring Road
- $157 million Rockhampton Northern Access Upgrade
- $812 million Bruce Highway upgrade from Caloundra Road to the Sunshine Motorway
- $400 million Ipswich Motorway upgrade from Rocklea to Darra
- $195 million M1/M3 merge upgrade
- $197.5 million M1 upgrade from Mudgeeraba to Varsity Lakes
- $80 million Sumners Road interchange
- Warrego Highway upgrade at the Chinchilla open level crossing
- “Sadly, more than 200 lives have been lost on Queensland roads this year,” Bailey says. “Every time you use the roads, give the task your full attention an d respect your fellow road users – a little bit of
- courtesy goes a long way.”
Bailey reminds drivers of simple road safety rules, including:
- Planning ahead when celebrating and organising a ride home
- Setting your phone on ‘do not disturb’ while driving then leaving it alone
- Driving to the conditions and giving space
- Planning journeys in advance to avoid last-minute lane changes or risky turning manoeuvres
- Safety move over and slow down when passing a roadside incident
- Allow plenty of time to get to your destination, relax and enjoy the journey
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