August 29, 2014
Construction will begin next week on a $1.9 million one kilometre-long passing lane on the Bunya Highway, north of Wooroolin.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said the project would make a difference to the thousands of vehicles which travel this section of the highway each day.
“The overtaking lane will provide an opportunity for motorists to safely overtake slow-moving vehicles and reduce the potential of risky passing manoeuvres, especially as one in every six are heavy vehicles,” Mrs Frecklington said.
The work will be done on week days between 6:00am and 6:00pm.
“Traffic controllers, single lane closures and speed restrictions will be used as required to ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians and roadworkers,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“Please slow down, be patient, drive to the changed traffic conditions and follow the instructions of road signage and/or traffic controllers.
“We apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause and appreciate your patience while these important works are being carried out.”
South Burnett Regional Council will be doing the work, which is expected to be completed by mid-next year.
Council was allocated funding as part of the Theebine-Kingaroy rail decommissioning and nominated to use part of its funding for this project.
