You can have your say on new Captain Cook Highway plan

Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Mark Bailey

The public is being asked to provide feedback on the newly released preliminary master plan for upgrades on the Captain Cook Highway between the Cairns CBD and Smithfield.

The plan comes as part of a program of upgrades on Captain Cook Highway.

Master planning, including a staged approach for the upgrades, is expected to be finalised by mid to late 2023.

Key features of preliminary plans include improvements to ease congestion and improve safety.

To provide feedback on the preliminary master plan for Cairns, you can use the online consultation tool at https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/captain-cook-highway-cairns-cbd-to-smithfield-upgrade and click on the ‘Have your say’ link.

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