Bruce Highway

The Bruce Highway is the major coastal highway of Queensland, Australia. Running from the state capital, Brisbane, to Cairns in Far North Queensland, the route is a part of the Australian National Highway. The Bruce Highway is also part of Highway 1. Road length is approximately 1700 kilometres.

Related Topics:
Queensland - Australia - Brisbane - Cairns - National Highway - Highway 1

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The highway initially joined all the major coastal centres, however a number of bypasses, particularly in the south, have diverted traffic around these cities in order to expedite traffic flow and ease urban congestion.

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In the south the Bruce Highway commences at the bridge over the Pine River, on Brisbane's northern outskirts.

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Major cities along the route include Maryborough, Rockhampton, Mackay and Townsville.

Related Topics:
Maryborough - Rockhampton - Mackay - Townsville

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