September 17, 2026
Detailed design work has begun on a project to widen the remaining narrow sections of Mundubbera-Durong Road.
The South Burnett Regional Council, local residents, producer groups and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington have been pushing for years for the narrow sections of the key rural route – which carries heavy transport – to be widened to a dual carriageway.
Mrs Frecklington said on Thursday that the State Government was progressing detailed design investigations to upgrade the remaining narrow sealed sections.
About 17km at the moment is as narrow as four metres wide.
Mrs Frecklington said it was a major milestone for communities across the South Burnett and North Burnett who have long called for improvements to the important road.
“This is fantastic news for local residents, freight operators and the many travellers who rely on Mundubbera-Durong Road every day,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“Member for Callide Bryson Head and I have worked hard to keep this project on the agenda because we understand just how important Mundubbera-Durong Road is to the communities we represent.
“The fact that some sealed sections are barely wider than a single traffic lane highlights why this work is so important. Moving towards a full two-lane road will help deliver safer, more reliable journeys for everyone.
“Seeing detailed design progress is an exciting step forward and brings us closer to delivering the upgrades our communities have been asking for.”
Actual construction will begin after further assessments.
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