Community & Business
11 August, 2026
Work on Cunningham Gap now finished
A significant milestone has been reached with major reconstruction works now delivered at Cunninghams Gap. The project has restored and strengthened a critical section of the Cunningham Highway following bushfire damage.
These upgrades will help keep freight moving, improve safety and support regional communities that depend on this key transport link.
Motorists, freight operators and local communities are set to benefit from improved safety and resilience on the Cunningham Highway following the completion of major reconstruction works at Cunninghams Gap.
The works have restored bushfire-damaged infrastructure and strengthened one of Queensland’s most important freight corridors against future severe weather events and rockfall hazards.
Road users travelling through the area will also experience smoother traffic flow along the freight corridor, with the steepest part of the road at the crest reduced to create an easier ascent for heavy vehicles.
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the project delivered long-term benefits for Queensland motorists and freight operators.
“This project has restored one of Queensland’s most important transport corridors following the severe impact of bushfires,” Minister Mickelberg said.
“Cunninghams Gap is a critical freight lifeline for Queensland, which is why keeping around 6,000 vehicles moving safely every day throughout construction was our absolute priority.
“These works have stabilised the mountainside, strengthened the highway against future impacts and improved traffic flow for the freight operators and motorists who rely on this route every day.”
