BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 29 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Acting Minister for Transport and Main Roads
The Honourable Tim Mander
* Construction has started on new overtaking lanes on the Peak Downs Highway between Nebo and Clermont.
* The upgrades will improve safety on a busy freight route servicing the Bowen Basin and Central Queensland communities.
* Newoversize-overmass pull-over areas are also planned to support heavy vehicle operators and improve safety.
* TheCrisafulli Government is getting Queenslanders home sooner and safer and delivering the road upgrades our regions need.
The Crisafulli Government is getting on with the job of fixing a known problem sectio...