Work will soon be underway to deliver important upgrades to the Bruce Highway and Buxton Road intersection at Isis River, south of Bundaberg.  

Improvements will include dedicated right and left-turn lanes into Buxton Road, the local service station and fruit orchard, as well as improved access for nearby property owners.

The upgrade will also improve freight efficiency through this busy corridor, while helping maintain traffic flow along the Bruce Highway allowing separate through and turning traffic to reduce the occurrence of rear-end crashes.

The $12.5 million project is part of the $1 billion Bruce Highway Safety Package which is funded by the Australian and Queensland governments.

This is one of the final projects to be delivered under the Bruce Highway Safety Package, while the $9 billion Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program focusing on upgrades between Gympie and Cairns continues. 

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:

“The upgrade of the Bruce Highway and Buxton Road intersection at Isis River is part of the Albanese Government’s commitment to improving road safety and connectivity across Queensland.

“This upgrade will improve safety for local residents as well as supporting local businesses and freight.”

Quotes attributable to Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg:

“Safety is the Queensland Government’s top priority.

“We’re getting on with the job of delivering after years of community feedback.

"The Crisafulli Government is acting now to fix the Bruce Highway for all Queenslanders, making it safe for local communities like Buxton.

“This intersection upgrade strikes the right balance of safety, access and efficiency in one of the region’s most important transport corridors.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Senator for Queensland Anthony Chisholm:

“The Albanese Government has listened to the Buxton community’s calls for safer and better access at this key intersection. 

“The Bruce Highway is a lifeline for Queensland’s economy, connecting communities and supporting industries across the state, so upgrading this intersection is important to improving that link.”

Quotes attributable to State Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett:

“Upgrades to the intersection will be welcomed by the local community. 

“Buxton locals know how important these upgrades are.

“For a long time, the community has voiced the need for better and safer roads to grow and thrive. 

“With construction starting soon, we are one step closer to delivering the roads and infrastructure for a growing Queensland.”