General News
9 November, 2022
Southbound lanes open to motorists as E2G powers on
TRAFFIC is flowing on the new southbound lanes of the Bruce Highway, so work can begin on the northbound carriageway of the Edmonton to Gordonvale (E2G) project.
From Wednesday, November 2, traffic will switch from the old northbound lanes to the new southbound lanes between the south of Draper Road and Mackey Creek, Gordonvale. This will enable construction of the new northbound lanes.
Access through to Maher Road will remain closed during these works.
Following the traffic switch, works will start on the northbound lanes between Gabay Gubudala pedestrian overpass and Castlereagh Street, Gordonvale.
Transport and Main Road Minister Mark Bailey said the project would positively impact safety and traffic.
“The Edmonton to Gordonvale project will not only deliver significant safety improvements along the busiest two-lane section of the Bruce Highway between Brisbane and Cairns but also reduce travel times,” Mr Bailey said.
“The Edmonton to Gordonvale project will improve safety and connectivity on the Bruce Highway and future-proof Cairns Southern Access Corridor for decades to come.
“This is Far North Queensland’s largest infrastructure project, and opening these new lanes will deliver a taste of what’s to come for the 20,000 motorists who travel this section of the Bruce Highway every day.”
Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt said that it is great to see the project progressing on time and budget,” Mr Pitt said.
“The Bruce Highway duplication will unlock the southern corridor and pave the way for further housing developments to accommodate population growth.
“We’re also delivering major projects like the more than $500 million upgrade to the Peninsula Development Road and $35 million Intelligent Transport System for the Kuranda Range.
“The project continues to provide crucial upgrades allowing motorists to enjoy safe and uninterrupted travel along this section of the Bruce Highway.
“Not only will it improve travel in Far North Queensland, but 460 local jobs will also be supported over the life of the project,” Mr Pitt said.
The Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access Corridor (Stage 3), Edmonton to Gordonvale (E2G) project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on an 80:20 basis.
Project construction started in May 2020 and is expected to be completed in mid-2023, weather permitting.
