Politics by Matthew Killoran, Hayden Johnson 13th May 2021 5:05 AM
Premium Content  Just 1 per cent of the promised $1.6 billion in roads and rail funding for Queensland will start being spent before the next election, with state Treasurer Cameron Dick accusing the Morrison Government holding Queenslanders to ransom . It comes as Prime Minister Scott Morrison softened his stance on going full term, while a $3.8 billion war chest has been squirrelled away in the budget for announcements in the next year. But Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said while they were a temporary stimulus Labor had yet to commit to the permanent stage 3 tax cuts, give tax breaks for people earning $45,000 to $200,000.
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Subscriber only Preparations are being made for the final works on a $662.5 million upgrade to one of the busiest stretches of the Bruce Highway in Queensland. Department of Transport and Main Roads awarded the second and final contract for the upgrade between Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way at Exit 163 to Fulton Hogan. It involves widening the 11km section of the highway from four to six lanes and replacing 10 bridges. The second and final stage of the project involves the section from Pumicestone Road to Steve Irwin Way and is expected to be completed by early 2023. Transport Minister Mark Bailey said it was one of five highway upgrades with a combined value of more than $3 billion between Brisbane and Gympie.
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Traffic congestion could clog the Bruce Highway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast for another two years as current projects are completed.
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A recent RACQ survey found motorists identified the southern end of the Bruce Highway as the most frustrating for delays
Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey says commuters should expect more roadworks on the Bruce Highway
The State Government says the remaining four-lane stretches will be considered as part of future programs
But even then, Queensland s peak motoring body warns more work will need to be done to keep pace with population growth in the south-east.
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Paramedics are treating patients at the scene of three-car crash on the Bruce Highway southbound, near Elimbah.
It is unknown how many patients are involved in the crash, which occurred at 1pm, just prior to the Caboolture-Bribie Island Road exit.
A QAS spokesman said one ambulance crew was currently on scene.
Drivers were advised to proceed with caution, but delays were not expected.
One patient has been taken to Nambour Hospital in a stable condition following a two-car crash in Maroochydore this afternoon.
The crash occurred on Thomas Street and Bradman Ave at 12.30pm, with only one patient requiring transport to hospital.