Beaudesert to Beenleigh corridor safety improvements
The department has delivered safety improvements on sections of the Beaudesert to Beenleigh corridor.
Beaudesert–Beenleigh Road, Milne Street to Tallagandra Road, duplicate to four lanes
This project will see the road duplicated between Mount Warren Boulevard and Tallagandra Road.
The department is duplicating a section of Beaudesert–Beenleigh Road between Mount Warren Boulevard and Tallagandra Road from 2 to 4 lanes.
In addition to duplicating the road, the existing footpaths are being upgraded to shared user paths along with construction of some new sections.
Drainage will also be upgraded to improve flood immunity.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Reduces travel time
- Better active transport
Key features
- Help reduce congestion.
- Improve traffic flow.
- Safer for bike riders.
- Reduce likelihood of crashes.
- Improve flood immunity.
Funding
The $20 million upgrade is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments. Investment ID 1489367
- Total investment
- $20 million
- Australian Government
- $6 million
- Queensland Government
- $14 million
Project cost and timing are subject to further confirmation following market engagement and consideration. Funding splits are subject to further consideration and negotiation with the Australian Government.
Current status
The construction tender will be called in July 2024 with construction expected to start in late 2024.