Concept design revealed for $336M Tiaro Bypass in QLD
A concept design for the Tiaro Bypass has now been completed, which shows how a new four-lane section of the Bruce Highway east of Tiaro, in Queensland, could look.
The proposed project includes works to deliver nine kilometres of a new four-lane highway east of Tiaro with a concrete centre median separating opposing traffic lanes, as well as two grade separated interchanges providing easy connectivity to Tiaro for residents and visitors.
The project will aim to increase the flood immunity, safety and efficiency of the Bruce Highway and future-proof the road to cater for growing traffic volumes.
Flood related highway closures at Tiaro lead to disruption of freight and passenger traffic, with no diversion route. The bypass will aim to create an alternate route to ensure that the Tiaro township is not isolated during significant flood events.
The $336 million Tiaro Bypass project is jointly funded by the Federal ($269 million) and Queensland ($67 million) governments on an 80:20 basis.