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Murrumba Downs Upgrade Clears Way for New Bruce Highway Ramps

Completion of the centre median widening at Dohles Rocks Road has opened the next phase of the Bruce Highway upgrade, allowing work to proceed on new ramps through the Murrumba Downs and Griffin corridor.

Ramp Construction Follows Median Milestone

The finished median pavement will allow traffic to be moved onto the newly constructed surface while crews begin building a northbound entry ramp and a southbound exit ramp.

The northbound ramp will extend from Dohles Rocks Road towards Anzac Avenue and continue as an auxiliary lane to the interchange exit. In the opposite direction, the southbound exit will extend from the Anzac Avenue interchange entry ramp towards Dohles Rocks Road.

The auxiliary lanes are intended to increase capacity between the two interchanges and improve traffic flow along this section of the highway. The project is also designed to improve local highway access and reduce pressure on nearby roads.

Murrumba Downs Upgrade — Photo Credit: TMR Qld

Local Intersections to Be Reworked

Stage 1 includes new ramp-metering signals on the northbound entry to manage vehicles joining the highway.

The existing signalised intersection on Dohles Rocks Road will be upgraded to accommodate traffic movements associated with the northbound ramp. A separate signalised intersection will be constructed for the new southbound exit.

Access to Goodrich Road East from its existing intersection with Dohles Rocks Road will close as part of the southbound ramp works. Access will instead be available through the Silvereye Drive intersection.

New noise barriers will also be installed, while existing barriers within the project area will be upgraded.

$290 Million Works Across Murrumba Downs and Griffin

The Stage 1 works are located in Murrumba Downs and Griffin, where the corridor connects local residential areas with the Bruce Highway.

The project has a total investment of $290 million. The Australian Government is contributing $232 million, while the State is providing $58 million.

Early works began in June 2024, with main construction starting in April 2025. The business case was completed in May 2023, detailed design was released in June 2024 and the main construction contract was awarded in January 2025.

The works form part of the wider Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, which covers safety, flood resilience and capacity projects between Brisbane and Cairns.

Future Stages Remain Subject to Funding

Possible later stages include collector-distributor roads on both sides of the Bruce Highway and upgrades to the Anzac Avenue interchange.

A shared pedestrian and bicycle path is also proposed for the eastern side of the highway between Dohles Rocks Road and Anzac Avenue.

Detailed design and construction for these future stages have not been confirmed and remain dependent on further approvals and funding.

Published 22-July-2026

Murrumba Downs Drivers Warned Of Bruce Highway Ramp Closures

Photo Credit: TMR Qld/YouTube

Murrumba Downs motorists who use the northbound Dohles Rocks Road exit are being advised to plan around three weekend closures linked to Bruce Highway upgrade works.

Dohles Rocks Road Exit To Close

The northbound Dohles Rocks Road exit ramp, Exit 130, is scheduled to close for three successive weekends in July and early August.

The closures are planned from 10am Friday to 4am Monday on 17–20 July, 24–27 July and 31 July–3 August. The ramp may reopen earlier if the scheduled works are completed ahead of time.

Motorists who normally use the Dohles Rocks Road northbound exit will need to continue to the Anzac Avenue exit, Exit 133, and follow the signed detour route during each closure period.

The temporary closure applies to the northbound exit ramp and is expected to affect motorists who use the ramp to access Dohles Rocks Road from the Bruce Highway.

Anzac Avenue traffic detour — Photo Credit: TMR Qld

Murrumba Downs Detour Via Anzac Avenue

The closures are required for drainage and pavement works connected to the new northbound entry ramp being built as part of the Bruce Highway upgrade from Dohles Rocks Road to Anzac Avenue.

The works cannot be completed while keeping the ramp open because there is not enough space at the work area to safely carry them out with traffic continuing to use the exit.

Nearby residents may notice temporary increases in traffic and construction noise while the works are under way. Motorists have been asked to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and take care when travelling through changed traffic conditions.

Roadworks beside Bruce Highway — Photo Credit: TMR Qld

Stage 1 Works Continue On Bruce Highway

The ramp closure is part of Stage 1 of the Bruce Highway, Dohles Rocks Road to Anzac Avenue upgrade, which is under construction around Murrumba Downs and Griffin.

Main construction for Stage 1 started in April 2025. The project includes extended north-facing ramps between Dohles Rocks Road and Anzac Avenue to manage increasing traffic demand on this section of the highway.

Stage 1 includes a new northbound entry ramp from Dohles Rocks Road to the Bruce Highway, extending towards the Anzac Avenue interchange exit ramp as an auxiliary lane.

Bruce Highway near Murrumba Downs — Photo Credit: TMR Qld/YouTube

It also includes a new southbound exit ramp from the Bruce Highway to Dohles Rocks Road, extending from the Anzac Avenue interchange entry ramp as an auxiliary lane.

Other works include ramp metering signals on the new northbound entry ramp, changes to signalised intersections on Dohles Rocks Road, a new signalised intersection for the southbound exit ramp, changes to Goodrich Road East access and new or upgraded noise barriers.

For traffic changes linked to the Stage 1 works, project inquiries can be made by phoning 1800 749 022 or emailing dohles2anzac@tmr.qld.gov.au.

Published 9-July-2026

New Traffic Conditions Begin on Bruce Highway as Upgrade Works Progress

Motorists are being asked to stay alert, with new traffic conditions now in place along the Bruce Highway as part of the Dohles Rocks Road to Anzac Avenue upgrade (Stage 1).

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The changes, which began 12 April, are tied to ongoing pavement works and mark another step forward in a project aimed at managing increasing traffic demands on this section of the highway.

For drivers, the most noticeable difference is in lane conditions. On the northbound side, the fast lane is now separated from the middle and left lanes between Dohles Rocks Road and just beyond Anzac Avenue. This means motorists intending to exit at Anzac Avenue must remain in the middle or left lanes, as access from the fast lane is currently unavailable. Similar arrangements are expected southbound, with works rolling out shortly after on that side of the highway.

Bruce Highway — Project map (Photo credit: TMR)

Transport and Main Roads has advised that these temporary changes will remain in place through to late May, weather and construction conditions permitting. Reduced speed limits and overnight lane closures are also part of the works, particularly during night shifts when crews are active on site.

While the changes may take some getting used to, they form part of a broader upgrade aimed at managing increasing traffic demands on this section of the highway.

Stage 1 flythrough

Stage 1 of the project focuses on extending ramps and improving access at key points along the corridor. This includes a new northbound entry ramp from Dohles Rocks Road that will continue as an auxiliary lane through to the Anzac Avenue exit, as well as a new southbound exit ramp connecting back to Dohles Rocks Road. New ramp metering signals will also be introduced to better manage vehicles entering the highway.

Upgrades to intersections along Dohles Rocks Road are part of the plan, alongside changes to local access. Notably, direct access to Goodrich Road East will be removed, with drivers instead directed via Silvereye Drive. New and upgraded noise barriers are also included as part of the works.

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Looking ahead, future stages of the project propose larger-scale improvements, including collector-distributor roads, upgrades to the Anzac Avenue interchange, and a shared pedestrian and cycling path. However, these later stages are still subject to further approvals and funding availability.

For now, motorists are urged to follow signage and traffic instructions as the new layout settles in.

Published 20-April-2026

Bruce Highway: Shocking New Data Reveals Dire Safety Concerns

Bruce Highway, connecting the far north to the south east via Kybong through Bald Hills, is once again in focus as new data emphasises the pressing need for upgrades to this vital Queensland roadway.

The latest analysis from the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) reveals that motorists travelling on the Bruce Highway are five times more likely to be injured or killed in a crash than those driving on major interstate highways. This alarming statistic underscores the pressing need for substantial investment and improvements.

The recent double fatality near Innisfail and a tragic bus crash between Bowen and Ayr, which claimed three lives, have intensified the focus on the highway’s safety. These incidents are among the many that have prompted major stakeholders to demand a 10-year funding plan to eliminate all two-star sections of the Bruce Highway urgently.

Bruce Highway needs to improve safety standards compared to highways such as the Hume and Pacific, which link Sydney and Melbourne. According to RACQ’s analysis, the entirety of the Bruce Highway is, on average, three times more dangerous than the Pacific Highway, with some sections up to 10 times worse.

*Photo Credit: Screengrab from Google Map*

RACQ’s research indicates that critical improvements to the Hume and Pacific Highways, including the installation of dual carriageways, have drastically reduced head-on crash risks—head-on collisions account for more than half of the fatalities on the Bruce Highway. Despite this, over 1,398 kilometres of the Bruce Highway remain single-lane and undivided, contributing to a severe and fatal injury crash rate three times higher than the Pacific Highway.

Notable trouble spots include the stretches between Childers and Gin Gin, Sarina and Mackay, and Mackay and Prosperine. The danger is further exacerbated by a need for adequate rest areas, making it difficult for drivers to adhere to recommended safety practices such as taking breaks every 200 kilometres.

Local stakeholders, including the Queensland Farmer’s Federation and the Queensland Trucking Association, have joined the call for action, citing the highway’s critical role in connecting farmers to southern markets and supporting the state’s tourism industry. The highway’s susceptibility to flooding further complicates access to key destinations, often cutting off communities and stifling economic activity.

*Photo Credit:* *Royal Automobile Club of Queensland*

In response to these concerns, the state government has promised to provide AusRAP data to the Australian Government from 2025 onwards and has released a 15-year Vision and Action Plans for the Bruce Highway. However, the situation’s urgency demands immediate action, with stakeholders pushing for a funding model to ensure the highway meets modern safety standards as soon as possible.

Queensland’s Opposition Leader, David Crisafulli, has vowed to secure an 80/20 funding split with the Federal Government to ensure the completion of the Bruce Highway if elected in October. In Cairns, Crisafulli clarified that this funding model was non-negotiable, emphasising the importance of federal contributions to the state’s major arterial road.

Premier Steven Miles and Minister for Transport and Main Roads Bart Mellish have acknowledged the ongoing need for investment in the Bruce Highway. While the state government has committed to several projects, including a $450 million bridge over the Barron River and additional upgrades to the Kuranda Range Road, they stress that continuous federal funding is crucial.

With the state’s major artery in such a dangerous condition, the push for a safer Bruce Highway is gaining momentum. As Queensland prepares for its upcoming elections, the future of this critical roadway remains a pivotal issue, with the potential to shape the state’s infrastructure and safety landscape for years to come.

Published Date 12-August-2024