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The D’Aguilar and the New England highways are both ranked among the 10 worst in Queensland, according to an RACQ survey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

September 25, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bruce Highway has again taken out the top spot as Queensland’s worst road in the RACQ\u2019s 2024 Unroadworthy Roads Survey, however three routes that South Burnett residents regularly travel are also in the Top 10.<\/p>\n

In No 4 spot is the Brisbane Valley Highway.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Respondents complained the road has potholes, is rough, narrow and requires many more overtaking lanes.<\/p>\n

Comments were received about the high volume of traffic, including heavy vehicles; the road not keeping pace with the increase in traffic and roadworks\/repairs not long lasting or of sufficient quality.<\/p>\n

Inadequate road lighting was also nominated in almost half of responses.<\/p>\n

In No 5 spot is the New England Highway.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Respondents said the New England Highway was is in very poor condition with potholes, an uneven\/rutted surface, poor shoulders and a lack of overtaking lanes, particularly south of Toowoomba.<\/p>\n

Flooding was also a concern.<\/p>\n

In No 8 spot is the D’Aguilar Highway.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Respondents said the road is narrow, is rough due to potholes and lacks overtaking opportunities, especially between Woodford and Kilcoy.<\/p>\n

It is a very busy corridor carrying a significant number of heavy vehicles and caravanners with very few overtaking opportunities.<\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The full list of the Top 1o Worst Roads, according to the RACQ survey are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Bruce Highway<\/li>\n
  2. Kennedy Highway<\/li>\n
  3. Mount Mee Road<\/li>\n
  4. Brisbane Valley Highway<\/li>\n
  5. New England Highway<\/li>\n
  6. Warrego Highway<\/li>\n
  7. Yakapari Seaforth Road, Mackay<\/li>\n
  8. D’Aguilar Highway<\/li>\n
  9. Peak Downs Highway<\/li>\n
  10. Cunningham Highway<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    * * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    RACQ spokesperson Dr Michael Kane said the results of the survey were disappointing, but not surprising.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    He said there was a mounting body of evidence showing urgent action was needed from both levels of government.<\/p>\n

    \u201cWe need targeted investment to ensure upgrades are dedicated to safety, maintenance, resilience and strengthening of regional roads, especially with traffic increasing and more frequent and extreme weather events expected in years to come,” he said.<\/p>\n

    The RACQ has provided the survey results to the Department of Transport and Main Roads.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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