The project will duplicate sections of Cairns Western Arterial Road between Redlynch Connector Road and Captain Cook Highway, including duplication of the rail overpass at Redlynch and a new bridge over the Baron River at Kamerunga. The project also includes the installation of new paths and upgrading existing paths for pedestrians and cyclists.
The project will be delivered in three stages:
- Stage One: Lake Placid Road to Captain Cook Highway
- Stage Two: Redlynch Connector Road to Harley Street, and
- Stage Three: Harley Street to Lake Placid Road.
Key Dates
| May 2021 | Project Announcement |
| Dec 2028 | Expected Construction Completion |
Funding contributions
| Federal Government | |
| Queensland Government |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Department of Transport and Main Roads |
| Related contracts: |
PROJECT HISTORY
| May 2021 | The Federal Government allocated $240 million to the project in its FY2021-22 Budget. |
| Jun 2021 | The Queensland Government allocated $60 million to the project in the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program 2021-22 to 2024-25. |
| Feb 2022 | The Federal Government announced the preferred option for the project, which will be delivered in three stages. |
| Apr 2022 | Detailed design for the project commenced. |
| Feb 2026 | The Queensland Government is inviting tenders to deliver Water and Sewer Relocation works for the project, closing 8 April. |
| Jul 2026 | HEH Civil was awarded the contract to deliver early works for the project, including water and sewer relocation services. |
| Aug 2026 | Early and enabling works commenced on the project. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2021)
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Queensland |
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