Community
1 March, 2023
Palm Cove receives highway safety fixes
SAFETY upgrades are scheduled to begin this month on the Captain Cook Highway between Palm Cove Boulevard and Buchan Street.
Member for Barron River Craig Crawford said a new wide centre line would separate opposing directions of traffic by about 1m, creating a safer driving environment.
“We know how important it is to make our roads as safe as possible, which is why it’s so great to see we’ve got even more upgrades about to be underway,” he said.
“To limit the impacts on traffic, some of the works will be carried out at night.
“Motorists should expect minor delays and plan their journeys accordingly. Mr Crawford said the works were part of a $21.7 million program of safety upgrades on the Captain Cook Highway between Florence Street (Cairns City) and Buchan Street (Palm Cove). The works are expected to be completed in mid-2023, weather and construction conditions permitting, with works on other sections between Kewarra Beach and Palm Cove to follow.
