The
Roads of Strategic Importance initiative, last updated in March 2022, includes the following projects for the Gregory Highway.
Corridor upgrade A lead project to upgrade the Townsville to Roma corridor, including sections of the
Carnarvon,
Dawson and Gregory Highways and surrounding state and council roads, at an estimated cost of $125 million, commenced construction of some work projects in 2020. Planning continues for other projects.
Intersection upgrade Capricorn Highway A project to upgrade the intersection with the
Capricorn Highway in at a cost of $7.9 million is scheduled for completion in mid-2023. This project was targeted for "early works" by the Queensland Government.
Pavement strengthening and widening A project to strengthen and widen sections of pavement on the Gregory Developmental Road between Charters Towers and The Lynd at a cost of $15.3 million is planned to be completed in mid-2023. This project is targeted for "early works" by the Queensland Government. ==Other upgrades==