Tenders now open for $150m Walkerston Bypass
Tenders are now open for the $150m Walkerston Bypass project between the Bruce Hwy and the Peak Downs Hwy. A designated vehicle route for B-double and other heavy vehicles, the new bypass will enhance the logistics capabilities of the local mining industry whilst removing heavy vehicles from commuter routes.
Construction is scheduled to start mid-2021, to follow on from the completion of Mackay Ring Road Stage 1.
Key milestones:
- September 2020: tenders for construction called
- Late-2020: detailed design completed
- Early 2021: construction contract awarded
- Mid-2021: construction anticipated to commence
- Late 2023: construction completed.