The Club has launched its biennual Unroadworthy Roads Survey and is asking motorists to join its advocacy efforts and nominate problem stretches of roads that need attention.

RACQ Head of Public Policy Dr Michael Kane said the results would be analysed and provided to road authorities and politicians to help prioritise upgrades. 

“Every driver is familiar with frustrating roads they come across on their daily commute or weekend road trip and we need their local knowledge and eyes on the ground to help us with this survey,” Dr Kane said. 

“It could be a road that’s full of potholes, has narrow lanes, lacks overtaking lanes, has missing or faded line markings, or floods easily.

“By pinpointing these issues, you can help us bring problem roads to the attention of political parties and candidates contesting the upcoming Queensland and Federal elections.”

In RACQ’s 2022 Unroadworthy Roads Survey the Bruce Highway received the most nominations with drivers highlighting rough surface, the lack of overtaking opportunities and poor shoulder lanes as the top concerns. 

Since then, the Bruce Highway has continued to receive significant investment every year with upgrades between Cooroy and Curra, the Cairns Southern Access Corridor, as well as safety and overtaking lane projects. 

Kin Kin Road in the Noosa Hinterland was the second most nominated road.

The Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) has listed three projects to widen and strengthen the pavement and replace a timber bridge along Kin Kin Road.

Dr Kane said although the funding for these projects is a step in the right direction and will assist with upgrades, the fight to fix them is far from over.

The survey, which only takes a few minutes, will be open until 3 July and can be completed here.