By Jeremy Sollars
ROAD rehabilitation works worth $12.5 million funded under the National Highway Upgrade Program will begin this week on the Cunningham Highway between Mutdapilly and Warrill View.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester recognised the importance of these upgrades in ensuring safety on the Cunningham Highway is maintained as a major freight corridor between Sydney and Brisbane.
“The project involves pavement reconstruction works for approximately three kilometres on the Cunningham Highway,” Mr Chester said.
“The end result will be a safer road environment and improved driver experience for all motorists and heavy vehicle users on this stretch of the highway,” Mr Chester said.
Acting Queensland Minister for Main Roads and Road Safety Jackie Trad said the project, which will support 32 direct jobs, is expected to be completed mid-2017, weather permitting.
“The works will involve pavement rehabilitation to improve flood immunity and safety of the highway, as well as surface improvements through Warrill View,” Ms Trad said.
“Motorists can expect changed traffic conditions and minor delays while works are undertaken between 6am and 6pm on weekdays.
“I appreciate the community’s patience while we get on with these important works.”
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