Roundabout for fatal Bruce Highway intersection

The Queensland government has announced plans to construct a dual-lane, four-leg roundabout at a notoriously dangerous intersection on the Bruce Highway in Maryborough. The decision follows a fatal five-vehicle crash in 2024 that claimed the lives of three people at the junction of the highway and Walker Street, located three hours north of Brisbane.

The LNP had previously committed to improving the intersection's safety before the 2024 election. The government stated that construction is slated to commence in the 2027-28 financial year, according to Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) documents. The announcement comes after a detailed planning process.

Assistant Minister for Transport and Main Roads Sam O'Connor emphasized the methodical approach to planning, stating, "We took a calm and methodical approach to planning, and – as a result, this is a far more comprehensive upgrade and will deliver better safety outcomes for the community." He added, "We will now get on with the detailed design so we can get shovels in the ground as soon as possible."

Last month, a TMR spokesperson indicated that the project's cost would be revealed once the construction contract was awarded. The roundabout is intended to significantly enhance safety for the community at this critical junction.

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We took a calm and methodical approach to planning, and – as a result, this is a far more comprehensive upgrade and will deliver better safety outcomes for the community. We will now get on with the detailed design so we can get shovels in the ground as soon as possible.