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Cambooya N.E. Highway stretch under the microscope
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is seeking community input on the future of the New England Highway between Hodgson Creek and the southern side of Cambooya Connection Road, but get in quickly as consultation closes this Friday, 31 March.
Residents and road users are invited to provide local views on this section of the highway and to identify any concerns about safety and efficiency.
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TMR Southern Queensland Regional Director, Bill Lansbury said the planning project will investigate future infrastructure requirements such as widening the highway to accommodate wide centre lines and additional overtaking lanes.
“Opportunities for improving this two kilometre section of the New England Highway will be shared with local property owners to analyse options for future infrastructure upgrades,” Mr Lansbury said.
“This section of the highway services major industries across the Darling Downs as well as the growing population centres of Cambooya, Ramsay, Greenmount and Nobby.
“We will be exploring the safety and efficiency of intersections and ways to increase highway capacity.
“Problems such as the road surface condition and width, a lack of overtaking opportunities and intersection configurations, will be on the table.”
TMR will consult with stakeholders most likely to be affected by the planning project over the coming months.
The project is not funded for construction at this stage.
The New England Highway junction with Cambooya Connection Road was the scene of a fatal traffic crash last July when a vehicle left its lane and collided with a truck.
All road users of the New England Highway at this location are encouraged to have their say by emailing the Department at DownsSWR.Office@tmr.qld.gov.au, by calling 4639 0777 or by visiting the project website at tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/districts/ darling-downs and following the link to ‘have your say’.
This project is being delivered under the Transport System Planning Program funded by the Queensland Government.
