Maleny-Kenilworth Road to be upgraded this year

A NEAR 15-year fight to widen and seal two key stretches of hinterland roadway has finally reaped a result after the State Government announced am imminent start to the upgrades.

The roads awaiting upgrades are two sections of Maleny-Kenilworth Road, including the 2.8km stretch along Lees Road, Conondale, Goades Road and Cambroon and the 1.1km distance along either side of the Booloumba Creek Road intersection.

Member for Glass House Andrew Powell, who had been pressuring the State Government to fund these road repairs, said he was ecstatic the project is finally going ahead.

“This is something we have passionately been fighting for for so long. While fourteen years feels like a long time for me, locals have been pleading to get the road upgraded for far longer than that,” he said.

“Buses loaded up with school children drive this road daily, and I’ve been told firsthand by some of the drivers that they’ve avoided disasters on too many occasions… it’s a safety issue.

“I can’t wait to celebrate with the community once the work gets going. Watch this space for a fun commemorative event soon.”M

Motorists should expect delays with work to take place between 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, including some weekends.

The upgrades will take about a year to complete according to the Queensland Government.