After many years of advocacy from Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington and Member for Callide Bryson Head, detailed design work is now underway to widen the remaining narrow sections of Mundubbera–Durong Road, marking a significant step forward for safety, freight productivity and regional connectivity.

The Crisafulli Government is progressing detailed design investigations to upgrade the remaining narrow sealed sections of the 105-kilometre route, with almost 17 kilometres currently narrowed to widths as little as four metres.

Mrs Frecklington welcomed the announcement, describing it as a major milestone for communities across the South Burnett and North Burnett who have long called for improvements to the important regional road.

“This is fantastic news for local residents, freight operators and the many travellers who rely on Mundubbera–Durong Road every day,” Deb said.

“Member for Callide, Bryson Head and I have worked hard to keep this project on the agenda because we understand just how important Mundubbera–Durong Road is to the communities we represent.

“The fact that some sealed sections are barely wider than a single traffic lane highlights why this work is so important. Moving towards a full two-lane road will help deliver safer, more reliable journeys for everyone.”

“Seeing detailed design progress is an exciting step forward and brings us closer to delivering the upgrades our communities have been asking for.” Deb said

The proposed upgrade will investigate options to widen the remaining narrow sections of road and improve safety, reliability and traffic efficiency along the corridor.

Future construction timing will be determined following staging and constructability assessments.