Mayor Greg Campbell believes Cloncurry is a prime location for roadhouse as the "transport hub" of North West Queensland, with the $2m Heavy Vehicle Set Down Area at the saleyards almost complete.

Cr Campbell said Cloncurry connected many routes throughout Queensland, and a roadhouse near saleyards would be ideal.

"We have a vacant block of land out on the bypass that could be utilised for such project in the future," he said.

"We are a key location between Townsville, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane to Darwin and trucks are the life-blood of the bush.

"With roadhouses closing across the region there are less places for truckies to pull up for a break."

A roadhouse has the potential to build off the back of recent upgrades on the bypass, with a new Heavy Vehicle Set Down Area for truck drivers.

The project saw new drainage and water run-off works, ramp upgrade, rest area shelter and barbecue, and packing and sealing.

Only line marking is left to be completed.

Cr Campbell said transport was vital to not only Cloncurry, but to the whole area and feedback on recent upgrades was well received.

"We have had some good feedback from truckies who pass through the area. Especially with roadhouses closing down and fuel stations going automated, they appreciate having a place to pull up for a sleep, cook a feed, get out of the truck for a bit and use the amenities block.

"Cloncurry is a transport hub, so it is a nice thing that we can support the industry."

The $1.967m project was funding by Federal Government- $983,000, State Government - $947,300 and Council - $36,700.

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