The State Road Network of Queensland

Queensland has some 180,500km of public roads. The Department of Transport and Main Roads manages 33,337kms of state-controlled roads. These roads comprise the major traffic carrying and strategic roads in the state. The management of the state-controlled roads is considered from four strategic perspectives represented by the following subsets: ? national network 5,040 km ? state strategic roads 4,150 km ? regional and district roads 24,147 km The Department of Transport and Main Roads also has responsibility for maintaining 24.6km of dedicated busways. The Department of Transport and Main Roads works closely with local government and the federal government to deliver an integrated and sustainable transport system for all Queenslanders. New management arrangements have been entered into between the Department of Transport and Main Roads and the federal government for the management of the National Network (previously national highways) under the Nation Building Program. The National Network provides the passenger and freight backbone of Australia's national land transport system. It involves shared responsibility and funding for the national network with the states and territories, with the Australian government funding projects of high national priority. The 5,040km road component of the National Network in Queensland includes the existing national highway network, the Pacific Highway from Brisbane to the NSW border, the Flinders Highway and the Port of Brisbane Motorway. The Department of Transport and Main Roads is also working with local governments in jointly managing 33,600km of lower order state-controlled roads and higher order local government roads (Local Roads of Regional Significance - LRRS) through the Roads Alliance. There are 13,234km of LRRS state-controlled roads. The planning, design, construction and maintenance of the state-controlled road network is carried out by 12 regions, serviced by 18 offices located strategically across the state. The Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 is the legislation under which the network of state-controlled road is managed. The legislation sets out the obligations of the government with respect to the stewardship of the existing network and investments for upgrading the network. It requires the development of a road infrastructure strategy that drives investment in and maintenance of the state's roads system and a Roads Implementation Program to deliver priority works consistent with the strategic direction set out in the Roads Connecting Queenslanders strategic document. Roads Connecting Queenslanders provides a strategic, long term direction for the management of the state's roads. There is a focus on whole-of-government outcomes to ensure efficient and effective transport to support industry and growth and fair access and amenity for all Queenslanders. Providing safer travel for all road users and proper environmental management is also an important part of the outcomes. The Roads Implementation Program is developed annually and incorporates a rolling five-year program of works the Department of Transport and Main Roads plans to undertake. The Roads Implementation Program is tabled in Parliament and published widely on the basis that projects identified in years one and two are firm, with those in years three to five indicative for planning purposes only. Enquiries: MANAGER (ROAD ASSET DATA) PH: (07) 3834 2758, FAX: (07) 3834 8952 GPO BOX 1412, BRISBANE 4001