What’s happening?
Black spots on three roads in the Rockhampton region are being improved through Australian Government funding.
The Albanese Government has provided funding to Rockhampton Regional Council under the 2025-26 Black Spot Program.
The selected sites are Denham Street Extended in West Rockhampton, Razorback Road in Moongan and Dean and Elphinstone Streets in Berserker.
Works have already been completed at Denham Street Extended.
That upgrade included a single-lane mini-roundabout at Denham and Eton Streets.
It also included a centre median on the curve between Pennycuick and Harrow Streets.
Improved intersection lighting, new line marking and a reduced speed limit were also delivered.
Works on Dean Street began in April.
Razorback Road works are expected to begin in the coming months.
Why it matters?
The Black Spot Program targets high-risk road locations where crashes have happened or may happen.
It funds safety measures such as traffic signals, roundabouts and other road treatments.
The aim is to reduce the chance and severity of crashes.
Assistant Minister for Regional Development Senator Anthony Chisholm said the program is making roads safer.
“The Black Spot Program delivers road improvements that have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the risk of serious crashes and fatalities on roads across the central coast of Queensland.
“Through our partnership with Rockhampton Regional Council, upgrades to local roads like these are delivering real safety benefits for locals going to work, school, and for those visiting the region.
“With our increased funding commitment to this long-running program, I encourage individuals, organisations, and local governments to put forward sites in their local communities for consideration in the next funding round.”
Local Impact
Mayor Tony Williams said road safety remains a Council priority.
“Ensuring local roads are safe is a Council priority.
“Local roads make up over 75 per cent of our national road network and are responsible for getting most people to and from work, school and throughout their day-to-day activities.
“We want to make sure that our roads are safe and efficient and we wouldn’t be able to do that without the funding and support from the Australian Government.
“The Black Spot Program is about targeting intersections and areas where we know there’s been issues or have a real risk of incidents.
“We can then look at treatment measures which improve visibility, traffic flow and speed and make sure that we are making them safer for local drivers across the region.”
By the numbers
- More than $3.5 million has been allocated to improve three road sites across the Rockhampton region.
- The Denham Street Extended upgrade was estimated at $567,000 and has now been completed.
- Local roads make up more than 75 per cent of Australia’s national road network.
Zoom In
The completed Denham Street Extended works focused on visibility, traffic flow and speed.
The new mini-roundabout changes how drivers move through Denham and Eton Streets.
The centre median also targets the curve between Pennycuick and Harrow Streets.
The reduced speed limit is intended to support safer travel through the area.
Infrastructure Councillor Marika Taylor said the upgrades are expected to reduce risks.
“Once complete, the project will help reduce accidents or near misses.
“Council has been really fortunate to have secured funding for three projects under this program to make our roads safer for both residents and visitors.
“We’ve received funding under the Black Spot Program in previous rounds and as road safety is a priority for Council, so continual investment in our road infrastructure is vital.
“As with any roadworks there will be traffic disruptions so we’re asking drivers to please be patient, obey any signage and drive to the conditions.”
Zoom Out
The Black Spot Program is a long-running road safety program funded by the Australian Government.
It supports local councils to fix known or likely crash risk areas.
For Rockhampton, the latest round brings safety works to urban, suburban and regional road locations.
The program also gives individuals, organisations and councils a way to nominate future problem sites.
What To Look For Next?
Dean Street works are already underway after starting in April.
Razorback Road works are expected to begin in the coming months.
Drivers should allow for changed conditions near work areas and follow all road signage.
