General News
19 August, 2025
North West roads in line for state-funded repairs
Three roads in the region will get some love under a new government program.
The North West is one of the big winners from a state government program that will see $100 million spent on fixing Queensland roads.
Twenty-two projects have been funded under the new Country Roads Connect Program – aimed at improving the connectivity and resilience of the state’s regional road network.
Three projects are in the North West.
The Cloncurry-Dajarra Road will get much-needed upgrades, as will the Julia Creek-Taldora Road in McKinlay Shire Council.
In the Richmond Shire, the Richmond-Winton Road has also been listed for funding.
Premier David Crisafulli said Country Roads Connect was part of the government’s Safer Roads, Better Transport Plan.
“From Rockhampton to Richmond, the Maranoa to the Whitsundays, and all the way to Wujal Wujal – we’re delivering the regional road upgrades that Queenslanders have been waiting for,” he said.
“This will deliver the missing connection links and improve resilience along our beef highway and beyond, just as we promised.
“For producers, this means getting stock and produce to market more easily, for Queenslanders this means food is the highest quality when they receive it.
“It also opens up the opportunities for drive tourism, increasing the safety of our regional roads.”
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the program was about keeping essential goods and services moving all year round.
“Many of the towns where the upgrades are being undertaken depend on the country roads for agricultural and freight purposes, which is their livelihood,” he said.
“This program isn’t just about making sure towns aren’t stuck with goat tracks on a good day – it’s about ensuring they’re not completely cut off by flooded, impassable roads when things get worse.
“We’re backing our rural and remote communities by giving funding to councils, which know their roads best and understand the unique needs of their regions.”