Caboolture–Bribie Island Road, Bribie Island bridge, planning
The department is finalising a business case for the construction of a new bridge to Bribie Island.
PlanningCaboolture-Bribie Island Road Upgrade Program
The department is planning sequential upgrades to improve safety, ease congestion and improve traffic flow and connectivity on critical sections of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road.
The road will be upgraded to 4 lanes, with a median-divided cross section for its entire length.
The department has developed the Bribie Island Road Upgrade Strategy which identifies a program of works to deliver upgrade projects sequentially on Caboolture-Bribie Island Road.
As projects are progressed, consultation with key stakeholders and the community will be undertaken.
Key features
Upgrading Caboolture-Bribie Island Road will help ease congestion, improve safety and flood immunity in critical areas.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Improves flood immunity
- Reduces travel time
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Better active transport
Construction of the Old Toorbul Point Road intersection upgrade was completed in early October 2021. The upgrade of Regina Avenue intersection to install new traffic signals was completed in March 2023. Detailed design is underway for the duplication of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road between Old Toorbul Point Road and Saint Road, including signalisation of the Volz Road intersection. Planning for the future duplication of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road between King Johns Creek and Hickey Road is underway. A business case is underway for a new Bribie Island Bridge.
Program map
Projects
- Old Toorbul Point Road, now complete
- Old Toorbul Point Road to Saint Road upgrade to 4 lanes including signalisation of Volz/Browns Road Intersection
- Hickey Road to King Johns Creek upgrade to 4 lanes
- Regina Avenue intersection signalisation, now complete
- Minor safety improvements to existing 4 lane road
- King Johns Creek to Old Toorbul Point Road upgrade to 4 lanes and improve flood immunity
- Kal Ma Kuta Drive to Bestmann Road East upgrade to 4 lanes including signalisation of Kal Ma Kuta Drive and Spinnaker Drive
- Ningi Upgrade 1 (Bestmann Road to Ross Street) upgrade to 4 lanes including signalisation of Ross Street
- Ningi Upgrade 2 (Ross Street to existing 4 lane section east of Donald Street)
- Bestmann Road East to Bribie Island upgrade (including Bribie Island Bridge upgrade) to 4 lanes
Funding
The Australian Government and Queensland Government are funding 4 projects under this program.
The Australian Government has committed $38.91 million and the Queensland Government has committed $49.68 million to progress priority upgrades. Investment IDs 1158882, 1779573, 1862714 and 489249.
The Australian Government’s independent Strategic Review of its Infrastructure Investment Program allocated an additional $8,915,000 by the Australian Government. Project cost and funding contributions under this program are subject to further consideration and negotiation.
Funding figures updated December 2023 to reflect increased Australian Government contributions.
- Total investment
- $88.59 million
- Australian Government
- $38.91 million
- Queensland Government
- $49.68 million
51 Projects in Caboolture-Bribie Island Road Upgrade Program
Barwon Highway (Talwood - Nindigully) Weengallon, pavement widening
Pavement widening on the Barwon Highway has been completed to improve road safety, reduce ongoing maintenance demand and provide a better driving experience for road users in the area.
Beaudesert to Beenleigh corridor safety improvements
The department has delivered safety improvements on sections of the Beaudesert to Beenleigh corridor.
Beaudesert – Nerang Road and Yalkuri Drive, upgrade intersection
Beaudesert – Nerang Road, Yalkuri Drive and Willawong Crescent intersection has been upgraded with traffic signals to improve safety and operational functionality. This also includes on-road designated and shared bicycle infrastructure.
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Caboolture - Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way upgrade
Major construction was completed for the Bruce Highway Upgrade — Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way project in April 2024. This project widened the 11km stretch of the Bruce Highway from 4 to 6 lanes between Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163). This also included upgrading creek crossings to improve flood immunity at Lagoon, King Johns, Six Mile, Un-named and Beerburrum Creeks.
Bruce Highway (Ingham – Innisfail), Smiths Gap, construct southbound overtaking lane and fauna overpass
The department has built a southbound overtaking lane and fauna crossing at Smiths Gap on the Bruce Highway.
Bruce Highway (Mackay - Proserpine), Jumper Creek, upgrade flood immunity
Upgrades to improve flood immunity at Jumper Creek, between Mackay and Proserpine are now complete.
Bruce Highway (Mackay – Proserpine), Goorganga Plains, plan and preserve
The Bruce Highway upgrade project at Goorganga Plains and Myrtle Creek, near Proserpine, aims to plan and preserve the road corridor to enhance flood immunity and address access issues during wet weather events.
Bruce Highway (Proserpine - Bowen), Emu Creek to Drays Road, various locations, widen formation
Safety upgrades have been completed to almost 20km of the Bruce Highway from Proserpine to Bowen, as part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program.
Bruce Highway Planning Project—Pine River to Caloundra Road
The department has delivered a planning project to investigate and prioritise upgrades to the Bruce Highway between the Pine River and Caloundra Road.
Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access Corridor (Stage 3), Edmonton to Gordonvale
A total transport solution has been delivered to provide long-term improvements to traffic flow and road safety through reducing congestion, highway travel time and improving road access.
Bulimba Peninsula Transport and Congestion Study
The Bulimba Peninsula Transport and Congestion Study identified community priorities to improve transport options and outcomes for the Bulimba Peninsula.
Bundaberg Port Rail Link Study
In October 2007 Transport and Main Roads (then Queensland Transport) engaged GHD to undertake a study to identify a rail corridor (for freight traffic) to connect the Port of Bundaberg to the existing rail network via the North Coast line. The study report determined that protection of the corridor within the local government planning scheme was not warranted at the time, and the project was closed.
Caboolture-Bribie Island Road, Hickey Road to King Johns Creek
The future duplication of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road between King Johns Creek and Hickey Road will ease congestion and improve safety.
Caboolture-Bribie Island Road, Old Toorbul Point Road to Saint Road
The department is undertaking detailed design for the duplication of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road between Old Toorbul Point Road and Saint Road, including signalisation of the Volz Road intersection.
Caboolture–Bribie Island Road, Bribie Island bridge, planning
The department is finalising a business case for the construction of a new bridge to Bribie Island.
Cairns to Northern Tablelands Access Strategy
The department has completed a comprehensive planning study into the 4 transport corridors linking Cairns to the Northern Tablelands.
Capricorn Highway (Emerald - Alpha), widen pavement
3 high priority sections of the Capricorn Highway between Emerald and Alpha have been widened.
Clontarf - Anzac Avenue (Elizabeth Avenue), construct active transport overpass
A pedestrian overpass over Elizabeth Avenue was installed to provide a safe crossing facility between Clontarf Beach State High School's main campus and Department of Education fields across the road.
Clump Point Mission Beach boating infrastructure project
Works were undertaken to upgrade the public boating facilities at Mission Beach Clump Point.
Coomera train station, upgrade park 'n' ride
We have upgraded the park 'n' ride facilities at the Coomera train station.
Cramsie-Muttaburra Road, rehabilitate and widen pavement
A 3km section of aged, narrow pavement on the Cramsie-Muttaburra Road has been rehabilitated and widened, providing improved overtaking opportunities.
Cunningham Highway (Ipswich - Warwick), Eight Mile intersection upgrade
A major intersection upgrade to improve safety at the Cunningham and New England highways intersection is complete.
Eton Range Realignment Project
Eton Range fully opened to traffic on 1 October 2020. The existing range has been upgraded to 4 lanes, added a split carriageway for part of the range and reduced the grade to improve safety and efficiency.
Eyre Developmental Road (Bedourie - Birdsville), pave and seal
Works have been completed to seal around 35km of the 185km road, improving safety, connectivity and wet weather access.
Flinders Highway (Julia Creek – Cloncurry), Scrubby Creek, pavement, strengthening and widening of floodway
The department has delivered 9km of pavement strengthening and widening of the floodway along the Flinders Highway between Julia Creek and Cloncurry at Scrubby Creek.
Kennedy Developmental Road—(The Lynd-Hughenden) upgrade
The department has delivered 48km of new sealing along the Kennedy Developmental Road between The Lynd to Hughenden.
Kennedy Highway (Cairns - Mareeba), Kuranda Range, Intelligent Transport System
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) treatments on Kuranda Range Road have been installed. The Intelligent Transport System treatments will make it quicker and easier to manage incidents and reduce the risk of crashes.
Kin Kin Road—Six Mile Creek: replace timber bridge
The Six Mile Creek timber bridge on Kin Kin Road, 3km north of Pomona, has been replaced with a concrete bridge structure.
Maroochydore - Mooloolaba Road and Ocean Street, improve intersection
Construction is complete for safer pedestrian crossings in Maroochydore's entertainment precinct.
Murphys Creek Road, Rocky Creek Bridge, replace bridge
Rocky Creek Bridge was replaced to improve safety, traffic flow, flood immunity and efficiency.
New England Highway (Toowoomba - Warwick), high risk roads, improve safety
Construction is complete to improve safety on Ruthven Street in Toowoomba's south.
New England Highway (Toowoomba-Warwick) Hodgson Creek to Cambooya Connection Road – options analysis
This planning project involved investigating ways to improve safety and efficiency on the New England Highway between Hodgson Creek and the southern side of Cambooya Connection Road.
New England Highway (Warwick - Wallangarra), high risk roads, improve safety
The department has delivered pavement widening and resurfacing works to improve safety and freight efficiency on the New England Highway between Stanthorpe and Ballandean.
New England Highway—(Yarraman-Toowoomba), widen pavement
The upgrade of the New England Highway between Cooyar and Bum Bum Creek has been completed, delivering critical safety and efficiency improvements south of Yarraman.
Northgate station park 'n' ride business case
The department has completed planning which investigated expansion of parking facilities at Northgate station in response to high demand for parking in the local area.
Ormeau station park 'n' ride upgrade
We have upgraded the car park at the Ormeau station park 'n' ride.
Pacific Motorway Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade (Sports Drive to Gateway Motorway Upgrade)
The Sports Drive to Gateway Motorway Upgrade is part of a rolling program of upgrades between the Gateway and Logan Motorways.
Pacific Motorway Exit 45 southbound off-ramp, upgrade interchange
Safety improvements to the Ormeau Interchange (Exit 45) southbound off-ramp on the Pacific Motorway has reduced traffic on the M1 and Lahrs Road.
Pacific Motorway M1 Mudgeeraba to Varsity Lakes upgrade
We have delivered an upgrade of the M1 between Mudgeeraba and Varsity Lakes to reduce travel time and congestion, improve safety, and increase traffic flow. Interchange enhancements have improved access on and off the motorway.
Pacific Motorway Upgrade M1 M3 Gateway merge
Construction to upgrade the M1/M3 Gateway merge to improve safety and reduce peak hour congestion was completed in May 2020.
Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade (Pacific Highway early works upgrade)
The Pacific Highway (western service road) in Slacks Creek was realigned and upgraded as part of the Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade.
Pacific Motorway, Exit 41, upgrade interchange
The Yatala South (Exit 41) interchange upgrade on the Pacific Motorway (M1) has resulted in significant enhancements to safety and traffic flow in the area.
Richmond-Winton Road, pave and seal
Another 3km of the road has been sealed to improve safety and travel times on this key transport link.
Rockhampton — Emu Park Road, upgrades including overtaking lanes and other priority safety and capacity improvements
This project upgraded about 4km of Rockhampton-Emu Park Road to improve safety for all road users.
South Brisbane Transport and Mobility Study
We conducted a multi-modal study of the ongoing and increasing transport pressures relating to road, active transport and public transport modes in Brisbane’s inner south.
Southern Freight Rail Corridor Study
The Southern Freight Rail Corridor has been identified as a future route connecting the Western Rail line near Rosewood to the interstate railway north of Beaudesert. The Southern Freight Rail Corridor will serve as a major freight link connecting a future Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail line with the existing south-east Queensland rail freight network.
Strathpine Shopping Centre bus station, upgrade
Construction is complete for the upgrade of the Strathpine Shopping Centre bus station.
Townsville Ring Road (Stage 5)
The Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 project, a landmark initiative that has brought about substantial improvements in road safety, traffic flow and travel time predictability for both freight and passenger vehicles along the Bruce Highway in Townsville, has been completed.
Veloway 1 (V1) Cycleway, O'Keefe Street, construct cycle bridge and approaches
The O’Keefe Street velobridge at Woolloongabba is now open.
Warwick principal cycle network plan, business case
This project is part of a state-wide strategy to help improve bicycle riding facilities and networks in Warwick to increase active transport.