THE Warwick Chamber of Commerce yesterday confirmed it had gained a commitment from the Federal LNP Coalition to fund a study into long-term safety options at Cunningham's Gap.

President David Littleproud also announced that if elected the Coalition had "pledged to consider funding" for an overpass at the Eight Mile intersection in the next round of Infrastructure Funding Agreements.

Mr Littleproud said it was a fantastic result for the Southern Downs of Commerce community and the chamber took a leading hand in delivering it as it saw these as the major priority for the economic development of the region.

He said that LNP member for Maranoa Bruce Scott had worked tirelessly with the chamber to secure the funding and it would not have been achieved without his direct pressure on Shadow Roads Minister Warren Truss.

"The chamber also invited Federal Roads Minister Anthony Albanese to visit both sites and meet with affected locals but he declined the invitation and basically ruled out any consideration for funding for both projects," Mr Littleproud said.

"It would seem that the Great Dividing Range is not only a physical barrier for the Gillard Government but a political one, as they don't seem to want to invest in any major project west of the Divide.

"The chamber believes this will now put all the options on the table after proper investigation and allow an effective debate on Cunninghams Gap to take place.

"Whether it be a tunnel, Spicers Gap, an upgrade of the Clifton Gatton road for truck use or even a further upgrade to the Gap, all the options need to be looked at so we can take this debate to a new level and start the process of securing funding."

A spokesman for Mr Albanese said the commissioning of "studies" was "an age-old trick regularly used by the National Party to create the illusion of action, when really they have no intention of doing anything".

"Bruce Scott and the Nationals had 12 long years in government to do something about Cunningham's Gap and the Eight Mile Intersection but chose to do very little," the spokesman said.

"Based on this record, how can anyone trust that they will do the right thing if they are given yet another chance in government?

"In the meantime, we're getting on with the job of rebuilding Cunningham's Gap in the wake of the floods earlier this year - a project worth some $40 million."