Motorists travelling between Mitchell and Bollon, in Queensland’s central south, can now enjoy more sealed road following the completion of a major bitumen upgrade on Bollon Road.

More than 12 kilometres of new bitumen has been delivered across three stages, funded in partnership with the Albanese Government. 

Construction of a further 3.8 kilometres of the Bollon Road upgrade is also nearing completion. 

The Albanese Government’s $24 million funding contribution covers these works, along with further bitumen extensions on Redford Road and Yuleba Surat Road.

The bitumen extensions to Bollon Road, the longest road in the Maranoa region at around 190 kilometres, will mean less gravel, less dust and more reliable access for residents and producers who use this road daily, especially in wet weather.

The Bollon Road upgrade forms part of Maranoa Regional Council’s $40.8 million Roads and Drainage program in the 2025/26 Budget.

For more information on other projects across the region in the council’s 2025/26 Budget, visit: maranoa.co/budget. 

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

“The Albanese Government is committed to ensuring regional Queenslanders have safer, more reliable roads.

“The jointly-funded major bitumen upgrade on Bollon Road is now complete and already delivering benefits for locals.

“By replacing unsealed sections with durable bitumen, we are directly improving road safety, reducing dust and ensuring essential local transport links in the Maranoa region remain open, no matter the weather.

“As a government, we’re proud to back councils across rural and regional Queensland, like Maranoa, to deliver infrastructure which improves safety and travel for locals.”

Quotes attributable to Maranoa Region Deputy Mayor and Portfolio Chair for Rural Roads and Major Projects, Cameron O’Neil:

“The upgrade delivers real improvements for the people who use Bollon Road every day.

“Projects like this are part of our broader commitment to progressively improve the road network and keep communities connected right across the Maranoa.

“Every section of Bollon Road we seal makes a meaningful difference for the people who rely on it each day.

“We appreciate the cooperation and patience shown by the local community throughout the works.

“Projects of this scale can cause temporary inconvenience, but the long-term benefits for the region are significant.”