March 14, 2017
South Burnett motorists travelling on the D’Aguilar Highway towards Kilcoy should keep an eye out for road workers over the next few months with two major projects about to begin.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said the two projects would help to improve safety along the highway near Kilcoy.
The first set of works will involve clearing trees along a 13km stretch of the highway between Spring Creek Road, Harlin, and Funkners Lane, Woolmar.
“These works will continue throughout the year and should be completed by December 2017,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“Transport and Main Roads have identified this area as needing clearing to provide an area within the road reserve clear from objects in case a vehicle has left the road for any reason.
“The second set of works is further down the Highway where a major upgrade of the intersection with Mary Smokes Creek Road, Royston will be undertaken.
“This intersection has a high crash rate and the works will involve installing a dedicated right turn lane onto the Highway, widening the road shoulder and removing some vegetation to increase visibility.
“These roadworks will started in mid-2017 and will take about one month to complete once they’re underway.”
