Queensland transport industry calls for reduced tolls on troubled Toowoomba Bypass

The Queensland Trucking Association wants toll rates reduced until the bypass is completely open.The Department of Transport and Main Roads could not provide a response to calls for a toll reduction as the government is in caretaker mode in the lead-up to the state election.Share article

"We really haven't been able to take full advantage of the bypass because we've always had lane restrictions in place." Shipping containers filled with ballast were installed to protect rock falls on the bypass in November 2022, after cracks were detected in a retaining wall.Supplied: TMRSince then, there's been a number of lane closures to allow crews to repair the damaged retaining wall.Currently, trucks face fines if they use the original Toowoomba Range road and enter Toowoomba without business reasons.The toll cost is $27.88 for heavy commercial vehicle, $6.96 for light commercial vehicles and $2.

Mr Mahon said although it was supposed to reduce the commute time, in many cases that had "evaporated" due to the roadworks and lane issues. "We thank the community for their patience and understanding during the delivery of these important works and apologise for any inconvenience they may cause," the TMR statement said.

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