Two South Nanango residents addressed South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday morning, seeking the urgent upgrade of Whitaker Road at South Nanango to bitumen.
Barbara Anderson told the March council meeting that the gravel road was the only connection between Old Yarraman Road and Old Esk Road and attracted a lot of traffic.
She said the amount of dust kicked up was creating severe health concerns.
She also pointed to alleged speeding by vehicles, especially trucks.
Fellow resident Terese Vaughan said there were 11 rural properties located along the road.
She said the route was also used by a school bus, and the concerned residents had received a letter of support from the bus company.
The road was also used by people travelling to the nearby Phoenix Creek Motocross Park.
Other concerns raised included drainage issues and road safety.
Council formally received a petition seeking the upgrade, signed by a group of local residents.
