Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road is up for an $18 million upgrade.
The federal government has stumped up $14.4 million for the road and the state government $3.6 million, which is designed to target road safety works between Beaudesert and Wolffdene.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said improvements, which include improved signage and road widening, will benefit all residents, farmers and tourists who travel along the road.
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said the project is expected to support around 60 jobs over the course of construction, which is crucial to easing the economic impact of COVID-19.
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the key benefits of this project included improving road safety, improving connectivity and improving freight efficiency.
“These improvements are about getting local residents home sooner and safer and reducing fatalities and serious injuries on our roads,” Mr Buchholz said.
“Unlocking this funding will mean shovels can hit the ground soon, with completion expected by mid-2021, weather permitting.”
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen said he was proud to be working with the state government to decrease road trauma on our roads.
