https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0028/54577/RRR.jpgRockhampton Ring RoadWith the expanding town of Rockhampton turning into a city, the congestion of the roads over both bridges has meant that there is a need for not only another bridge over town, but a way to decongest traffic for road trains looking to bypass the town.
Quote:The Rockhampton Ring Road is a long-term, visionary project for the Bruce Highway. It will unlock future economic growth and deliver significant benefits including improved flood resilience, freight efficiencies and road safety, and reduced travel times
Both the state and federal governments are committed to delivering the Rockhampton Ring Road project. Early works are underway, including service relocations and activities to ready the road corridor alignment for construction.
In early December 2022, the Australian and Queensland governments agreed to get the first construction phase of Rockhampton Ring Road underway in 2023.
Source: Department of Transport and Main Roads,
https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/Rockhampton-Ring-Road, accessed 4th of April, 2023.
Given the RockyNats underway soon in April (the 7th of April, 2023), last year's RockyNats was a success, bringing in 52,000 patrons to the region. This year's RockyNats is certain to continue the success. People have already made their way to Rockhampton in anticipation of the event. And although this event is a once a year event, the undeniable fact that Rockhampton is a growing region means that the movement of transportation north and south of town needs to be unimpeded. Rockhampton also has the dubious distinction of having a rail network that runs through town. Along with the new road bypass, an train line is set to be made near the bypass so that the electrification of the trainline can be made northwards.
Among the reasons for the Rockhampton Ring Road Project, it will:
Improves safety;
Increases capacity;
Improves network efficiency;
Increases traffic flow;
Reduces peak hour congestion;
Better road access;
Reduces travel time;
Contributes to regional growth;
Improves ride quality;
Improves flood immunity; and
Contributes to economy
Rockies population is 84,000 - it was declared a City in 1902 - 122 years ago.
It has been one of QLDs largest regional cities for nearly as long.
The only reason it has fallen to 8th largest is because of the massive population increases in the south east corner.
The clowns in the TMR Headquarters in Brisbane probably don't even know where it is.
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