The Queensland Trucking Association says some companies are considering implementing a "danger allowance" for drivers travelling on the Bruce Highway.
The driver of the ute died at the scene and the 47-year-old truck driver was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition."There is talk from some of the fleets having to apply a danger allowance for drivers on the Bruce," he said. Queensland Police handed the site to TMR on Sunday morning and the department said "significant" progress had been made in the removal of contaminated material."Trenches have been excavated along the Bruce Highway within the blast zone in order to test pavement," TNR said.Provisions are in place for emergency and school bus services.
He said it would not be possible in the immediate future to upgrade the entire highway to four lanes. "It's a pretty constant stream, but now we're getting people who don't regularly use the A3 and they're really not driving to conditions," she said.