Published Tuesday, 23 September, 2008 at 08:30 AM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Safety upgrade for Blackall–Jericho Road
Upgrade works are set to commence next week to rehabilitate and widen a section of Blackall–Jericho Road, just outside Blackall.
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said the $250,000 State Government-funded project would result in the upgrade of a 280-metre stretch of Blackall–Jericho Road, increasing safety for motorists and operating conditions for heavy vehicles.
"With about 370 vehicles travelling along this road each day, of which 35 per cent are heavy vehicles, it is important that freight efficiency is maintained,” Mr Pitt said.
"Widening this section of Blackall–Jericho Road will allow two-way traffic to flow more easily, providing improved travel conditions and increased safety for motorists.
"This is part of the Queensland Government's commitment to continue to improve and maintain regional roads in Queensland.”
Mr Pitt said Blackall–Tambo Regional Council had been awarded the contract with work set to commence on Monday (29 September).
"This is another example of Main Roads working with regional councils across the state to keep Queensland communities connected," Mr Pitt said.
The project is expected to be completed in late December 2008, weather permitting.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said the $250,000 State Government-funded project would result in the upgrade of a 280-metre stretch of Blackall–Jericho Road, increasing safety for motorists and operating conditions for heavy vehicles.
"With about 370 vehicles travelling along this road each day, of which 35 per cent are heavy vehicles, it is important that freight efficiency is maintained,” Mr Pitt said.
"Widening this section of Blackall–Jericho Road will allow two-way traffic to flow more easily, providing improved travel conditions and increased safety for motorists.
"This is part of the Queensland Government's commitment to continue to improve and maintain regional roads in Queensland.”
Mr Pitt said Blackall–Tambo Regional Council had been awarded the contract with work set to commence on Monday (29 September).
"This is another example of Main Roads working with regional councils across the state to keep Queensland communities connected," Mr Pitt said.
The project is expected to be completed in late December 2008, weather permitting.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819