Pacific Motorway M1 upgrade program

The Pacific Motorway M1 is one of Australia’s busiest highways and is a national freight route.

We want you to get where you're going more reliably, so you can spend more time doing the things you love.

The upgrade and widening of the Pacific Motorway M1 is being delivered in strategic priority stages as funding becomes available, based on traffic volumes and best value for money.

 Project Status
Coomera interchange Completed
Coomera Connector Stage 1 Construction
Coomera Connector Future Stages Planning
Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway Planning
Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Construction
Logan Motorway to Palm Beach
Completed
Loganholme to Pimpama
Planning
M1/M3 Gateway Merge Completed
Mudgeeraba to Robina
Completed
Mudgeeraba to Varsity Lakes Completed
Ormeau interchange (Exit 45) southbound off-ramp Completed
Ormeau interchange (North) Planning
Pimpama interchange (Exit 49) Construction
Varsity Lakes to Tugun (Exit 85 to 95)
Construction
Worongary to Mudgeeraba
Completed
Yatala South Interchange (Exit 41)  Completed
Main Street overpass safety improvements
Planning
Logan Motorway to Nerang
Planning

Benefits

  • Improves safety
  • Increases capacity
  • Increases traffic flow
  • Reduces travel time
  • Reduces peak hour congestion
  • Reduces interchange queuing

68 Projects in Pacific Motorway M1 upgrade program

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Banyo level crossing precinct upgrade

We have investigated safety and congestion improvements for the Banyo level crossing precinct.

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Bayside and Redlands Transport and Mobility Study

The Bayside and Redlands Transport and Mobility Study will investigate opportunities to enhance movement to, from and within the study area.

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Beams Road (Carseldine and Fitzgibbon), upgrade rail level crossing

The Beams Road rail level crossing project will reduce congestion and address safety concerns. The current rail level crossing on Beams Road will be replaced with an overpass to separate road and rail.

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Bicentennial Bikeway, Kurilpa Bridge to Victoria Bridge, design active transport upgrades

The department is designing an upgraded link for bicycle riders and pedestrians between Kurilpa Bridge and Victoria Bridge on the Bicentennial Bikeway.

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Boundary Road (Coopers Plains), rail level crossing, funding commitment

A preferred option has been identified to reduce congestion and address safety concerns at Boundary Road, Coopers Plains rail level crossing.

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Brisbane Metro – Woolloongabba Station

Planning is underway to deliver more benefits to our customers by integrating Brisbane Metro into the Woolloongabba precinct and connecting Brisbane's busway network with Cross River Rail.

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Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road upgrade (Stage 1)

The Bruce Highway - Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road (Stage 1) project is part of integrated planning for the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrades in north Brisbane and the Moreton Bay Region.

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Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road upgrade (Stage 2), detailed design

The Bruce Highway - Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road (Stage 2) project is part of integrated planning for the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrades in north Brisbane and the Moreton Bay Region.

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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.

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Cannon Hill Shopping Centre bus facility, design bus station

The Cannon Hill Shopping Centre bus facility is proposed to be upgraded.

Centenary Bridge Jindalee artist impression Sept 2020

Centenary Bridge Upgrade

The Centenary Bridge Upgrade in Jindalee will increase capacity and improve safety on the Centenary Bridge by building a new 3-lane northbound bridge and rehabilitating the existing bridges to 3 lanes southbound including upgrades to active transport facilities.

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Centenary Motorway (Yamanto – Ellen Grove) and Springfield Greenbank Arterial exit ramp, upgrade intersection

The department is working with Ipswich City Council to upgrade the Centenary Motorway exit ramp (Exit 32), and the Main Street and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Road intersection, to manage congestion and improve safety at the exit ramp.

Centenary Motorway project map - October 2023

Centenary Motorway planning, Australian Government funding commitment

The department is developing a masterplan for the Centenary Motorway corridor between Darra and Toowong to improve safety, travel-time and meet the increasing transport demands of the community.

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Cleveland - Redland Bay Road, Anita Street to Giles Road, duplicate lanes

The department is upgrading Cleveland-Redland Bay Road, between Anita Street and Giles Road in Redland Bay.

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Cleveland-Redland Bay Road upgrade

The department is undertaking a $110 million package of works to upgrade Cleveland-Redland Bay Road.

Coomera Connector Future stages Foxwell street - October 2023

Coomera Connector (Future stages) Loganholme to Coomera, planning

Planning is underway for the future stages of the Coomera Connector – the remaining 29km between Loganholme and Coomera.

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Coomera Connector (Stage 1)

The Stage 1 section of the Coomera Connector between Coomera and Nerang has been identified as the priority section to be built first.

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Coomera Connector Stage 1 Central

Coomera Connector (Stage 1) is around 16km long and will be delivered in 3 construction packages. Stage 1 Central, which is currently in the design phase, is the 8km section from Helensvale Road to Smith Street Motorway.

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Coomera Connector Stage 1 North

Coomera Connector (Stage 1) is around 16km and will be delivered in 3 construction packages. Stage 1 North, which is currently under construction, is the 4km section from Shipper Drive to Helensvale Road.

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Coomera Connector Stage 1 South

Design phase is underway for the Coomera Connector Stage 1 South package from Smith Street Motorway to Nerang-Broadbeach Road.

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Cunningham Arterial Road (Ipswich Motorway) Rocklea to Darra, remaining sections, planning

The department is undertaking planning for the remaining sections of the Ipswich Motorway between Rocklea and Darra.

Thumbnail image of map showing location of upgrade section for the Cunningham Highway and Ipswich–Rosewood Road intersection in Amberley.

Cunningham Highway (Ipswich–Warwick) and Ipswich-Rosewood Road intersection, business case

Planning has started for an interim upgrade of the Cunningham Highway and Ipswich–Rosewood Road intersection in Amberley.

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Cunningham Highway Upgrade

Planning is underway to upgrade the Cunningham Highway.

Eastern Transitway

Eastern Transitway (Stage 1), bus priority works

The Eastern Transitway will provide bus customers in Brisbane's east with a safer and more efficient public transport network. The project will deliver targeted bus priority measures to improve safety, reliability, and capacity along Old Cleveland Road from Coorparoo to Carindale.

Flood resilience works

The department is improving the flood immunity and resilience of the state-controlled road network at 27 priority sites.

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Gateway Motorway, Bracken Ridge to Pine River upgrade

The Gateway Motorway (Bracken Ridge to Pine River) project is part of integrated planning for the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrades in north Brisbane and the Moreton Bay Region.

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Gaythorne train station park 'n' ride, design and land acquisition

Detailed design has started for future expansion of parking facilities at Gaythorne station.

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Gympie Arterial Road (Bald Hills), replace and improve noise barriers

The department is replacing a section of noise barriers on the western side of Gympie Arterial Road, north of Strathpine Road in Bald Hills.

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Ipswich City Transport and Mobility Study

Ipswich is a rapidly growing and dynamic local government area. New neighbourhoods are emerging and existing communities continue to expand and mature. People's travel behaviours and expectations around a wider range of travel choices and modes are changing.

Ipswich to Springfield Public Transport Corridor Study

We have started the next stage of planning for a future Ipswich to Springfield public transport corridor. 

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Ipswich-Cunningham Highway Connection Road (Brisbane Road), Chermside Road and Glebe Road (East Ipswich Fiveways), improve intersection

The department undertook community consultation in early 2021 on a proposed improvement for the Ipswich-Cunningham Highway Connection Road (Brisbane Road), Chermside Road and Glebe Road (East Ipswich Fiveways) intersection in East Ipswich. The proposed upgrade included changing Glebe Road into a cul-de-sac to improve safety and traffic flow.

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Kenmore Bypass Planning Study

A study has been undertaken to investigate a bypass at Fig Tree Pocket using the existing preserved corridor.

Artist impression of how the upgraded Kuraby train station will look. The image shows the the new Kuraby entrance from street view with a train pulled into the station.

Kuraby train station upgrade

Kuraby station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience for the community. 

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Lindum Station Precinct Upgrades

We are working with all levels of government to improve safety and accessibility at the Lindum Station and level crossing.

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Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade

The department has been investigating options to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety and freight access for the Linkfield Road Overpass in Bald Hills.

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Manly Boat Harbour

The Manly Boat Harbour is an integral part of the bayside’s social, cultural and economic landscape. We are currently undertaking a master planning process to help guide future activities at the boat harbour.

Project location runs along Moggill Road from the intersection of Rafting Ground Road and Moggill Roadd to the Centenary Motorway

Moggill Sub - Arterial Road, Centenary Motorway to Rafting Ground Reserve, active transport planning

Planning is underway to improve active transport infrastructure and safety along Moggill Road.

Moggill Sub-Arterial Road and Brookfield Road (Kenmore) intersection upgrade map

Moggill Sub-Arterial Road and Brookfield Road (Kenmore) intersection upgrade (Kenmore roundabout)

In 2021, an upgrade was proposed for the Kenmore roundabout at the intersection of Moggill Road and Brookfield Road in Kenmore. The upgrade proposed removing the roundabout and signalising the intersection, and also included provision for active transport users.

Map showing roads subject to planning including, Mount Cotton Road (Duncan Road to Double Jump Road), Redland Bay Road (Tingalpa Creek to Cleveland-Redland Bay Road), and Redland Sub-Arterial Road (Mount Gravatt-Capalaba Road to Tingalpa Creek).

Mount Cotton Road, Duncan Road to Double Jump Road, planning study

The department is undertaking a planning study for Mount Cotton Road, Redland Bay Road and Redland Sub-Arterial Road.

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Mount Lindesay Arterial Road Beaudesert Road Kameruka Street upgrade intersection

The department is undertaking planning to progressively upgrade the Beaudesert Road corridor, from the Logan Motorway towards Compton Road.

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Northern Transitway

The department is delivering targeted bus priority from Kedron to Chermside, improving the safety and capacity of this important link in Brisbane's northern public transport network.

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.

Aerial view of Pacific Motorway through Springwood

Pacific Motorway (M1) – Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade

Planning is underway for the Pacific Motorway (M1) – Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade. This section of the M1 cannot accommodate current traffic volumes and, as a result, experiences frequent and prolonged periods of congestion and poor travel time reliability.

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Pacific Motorway M1 Interchange upgrades

Planning and construction is underway for short and long-term upgrades of various interchanges on the Pacific Motorway (M1)

Pacific Motorway M1 Mudgeeraba to Varsity Lakes upgrade Mudgeeraba Creek bridges

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.

Aerial view of M1 at Varsity Lakes and Tugun section

Pacific Motorway M1 Varsity Lakes to Tugun upgrade

The $1.5 billion Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun (VL2T) project is being delivered to upgrade 10km of the M1 and is being constructing in packages to ensure faster delivery and best value for money.

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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.

An aerial view of the Pacific Motorway Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill upgrade project.

Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade

Work is being undertaken on the Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade, to improve 8kms of the Pacific Motorway (M1) between the Gateway Motorway and Watland Street.

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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.

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Pacific Motorway, Exit 49, upgrade interchange

The Exit 49 interchange upgrade will deliver significant improvements in safety and traffic flow efficiency by keeping traffic moving through the improved interchange and thereby reducing queuing.

Map showing roads subject to planning including, Mount Cotton Road (Duncan Road to Double Jump Road), Redland Bay Road (Tingalpa Creek to Cleveland-Redland Bay Road), and Redland Sub-Arterial Road (Mount Gravatt-Capalaba Road to Tingalpa Creek).

Redland Bay Road, Taylor Road to Cleveland Redland Bay Road, planning study

The department is undertaking planning for Mount Cotton Road, Redland Bay Road and the Redland Sub-Arterial Road.

Mount Cotton Road-Redland Bay Road location map

Redland Sub-Arterial Road, Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road to Tingalpa Creek, widening, business case

The department is undertaking planning for Mount Cotton Road, Redland Bay Road and the Redland Sub-Arterial Road.

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Road Asset Management Contract and Responsive Maintenance Contract—Metropolitan

In April 2019, Fulton Hogan and RoadTek were awarded 5-year contracts to undertake responsive maintenance and road asset management services across the Metropolitan Region.

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Salisbury to Beaudesert Rail Business Case

We are planning for a proposed passenger rail line between Salisbury and Beaudesert.

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Salisbury train station, construct park 'n' ride

Stage 1 of the Salisbury train station park ‘n’ ride is now complete.

Map of Samford Road interection improvements

Samford Sub-Arterial Road (Samford Road) and Glen Holm Street, upgrade intersection and Samford Sub-Arterial Road (Samford Road) and Osborne Road intersection planning (known as the Samford Road intersection improvements)

Initial community consultation was undertaken on proposed safety and traffic improvement works at key intersections along Samford Road, at Glen Holm Street and Osborne Road.

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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.

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South East Queensland Rail Stabling Program

We are working in partnership with Queensland Rail to develop a number of new purpose-built, modern train stabling facilities across the rail network critical to accommodate new trains delivered by the New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) project.

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Southern Queensland 2022 flood reconstruction works

Repairs are underway across southern Queensland after extensive and severe damage to the state-controlled road network was caused by multiple heavy rainfall and flooding events in 2022.

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Stafford Road and South Pine Road Intersection Upgrade planning study

The Stafford Road and South Pine Road Intersection Upgrade planning study delivered a 2-staged concept plan to improve traffic flow and increase capacity. The plan includes safety improvements at Sizer and McIlwraith streets, as well as pedestrian and bike riding upgrades in the area.

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Toowoomba to Brisbane Passenger Rail Strategic Business Case

The Australian and Queensland governments are working together to deliver the Toowoomba to Brisbane Passenger Rail Strategic Business Case.

Veloway 1: Lower River Terrace Velobridge

The Veloway 1 (V1) is a dedicated bikeway designed to connect people riding bikes between Lower River Terrace, South Brisbane and Eight Mile Plains, adjacent to the Pacific Motorway.

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Veloway 1: Pacific Motorway

The Veloway 1 is a dedicated cycleway running between Lower River Terrace, South Brisbane and Underwood. The 20km cycleway provides a safe and efficient route for bike riders.

Warrego Highway Mount Crosby upgrade project area aerial image

Warrego Highway (Ipswich - Toowoomba) and Mount Crosby Road interchange, detailed design

The department has completed planning to identify a preferred option for the upgrade of Warrego Highway – Mount Crosby Road interchange.

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Warrego Highway (Ipswich - Toowoomba), Bremer River Bridge, strengthening

The Bremer River Bridge project includes critical rehabilitation and strengthening repair works, including bridge re-decking, to extend the life of the existing westbound bridge structure.

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Western Brisbane Transport Network Strategy

The Western Brisbane Transport Network Strategy provided a transport vision for developing a fully integrated transport network for western and north-western Brisbane that caters for walking, cycling, rail, bus, roads and freight.