Banyo level crossing precinct upgrade
We have investigated safety and congestion improvements for the Banyo level crossing precinct.
Road Stimulus Packages
Accelerated funding has been allocated through the following Road Stimulus Packages to increase investment in roads and transport infrastructure as part of The Queensland Economic Recovery Strategy.
Roads of Strategic Importance early works package
Together with the Australian Government, we are improving Queensland's inland freight corridors by investing $185 million across 22 projects. The Roads of Strategic Importance early works package projects are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments.
These projects will help the freight and logistic industry move essential goods throughout Queensland more efficiently while protecting the safety of all road users.
Project works include:
- sealing roads
- building overtaking lanes to improve road safety
- upgrade to intersections
- heavy vehicle breakdown pads.
View details of all jointly-funded Roads of Strategic Importance early works package projects.
Queensland Government $400 million road stimulus package
The Queensland Government is investing $400 million across 42 projects to help supercharge the Queensland economy and improve road safety.
Project works include:
- intersection upgrades
- widening of roads
- sealing key freight routes
- upgrade to older bridge and culverts.
View details of all Queensland Government funded Road Stimulus package projects.
Jointly-funded Australian Government $415 million road stimulus package
Together with the Australian Government, we are fast-tracking infrastructure upgrades by investing $415 million across 38 projects. These projects are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments.
These infrastructure upgrades will help improve congestion on some of Queensland's busiest roads, increase productive and improve safety for all road users.
Infrastructure upgrades include:
- bridge and culvert upgrades
- upgrade to floodways
- widening of roads
- sealing of roads.
View details of all jointly-funded Australian Government stimulus package projects.
Jointly-funded $2.1 billion stimulus package
In addition to the $415 million package previously announced, the Queensland Government is partnering with the Australian Government to invest a further $2.1 billion towards infrastructure projects in Queensland, including:
- $1.5 billion for the Coomera Connector Stage 1 (Coomera to Nerang)
- $248 million for the Beams Road level crossing, including the Carseldine park'n'ride upgrade
- $224 million for the Centenary Bridge Stage 1 Upgrade
- $95 million for the Riverway Drive Stage 2 (Allambie Lane - Dunlop Street)
- $53 million for the Mt Lindesay Highway - Johanna Street to South Street
- $20 million for the M1 Pacific Motorway Upgrade Program - Exit 45
- $4 million for the Currumbin Creek Road-Bienvenue Drive Intersection Upgrade.
Benefits
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Improves safety
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Improves flood immunity
- Better road access
65 Projects in Road Stimulus Packages
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bruce Highway (Pine River - Cairns), Road Operations Improvements
This project will provide Intelligent Transport System infrastructure at various locations along the Bruce Highway between Pine River and Cairns.
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.
Cannon Hill Shopping Centre bus facility, design bus station
The Cannon Hill Shopping Centre bus facility is proposed to be upgraded.
Capricorn Highway (Emerald - Alpha), widen pavement
3 high priority sections of the Capricorn Highway between Emerald and Alpha have been widened.
Carnarvon Highway (Mungindi – St George), widen and seal
Works will involve pavement widening and sealing of various sections of the Carnarvon Highway between 85.16km and 87.44km east of St George.
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.
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 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.
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.
Cleveland-Redland Bay Road upgrade
The department is undertaking a $110 million package of works to upgrade Cleveland-Redland Bay Road.
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.
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.
Cunningham Highway Upgrade
Planning is underway to upgrade the Cunningham Highway.
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.
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.
Flood resilience works
The department is improving the flood immunity and resilience of the state-controlled road network at 27 priority sites.
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.
Gaythorne train station park 'n' ride, design and land acquisition
Detailed design has started for future expansion of parking facilities at Gaythorne station.
Gore Highway (Pittsworth - Millmerran), various locations, rehabilitate pavement
This project has trialled sustainable pavement systems and products to rehabilitate deteriorating sections of the Gore Highway.
Gregory Developmental Road (Charters Towers - Lynd), package of works
The package of Gregory Developmental Road upgrades is delivering a stronger and wider surface, improving travelling conditions for motorists and upgraded a major culvert to improve flood resilience.
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.
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.
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.
Kenmore Bypass Planning Study
A study has been undertaken to investigate a bypass at Fig Tree Pocket using the existing preserved corridor.
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.
Kuraby train station upgrade
Kuraby station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience for the community.
Lindum Station Precinct Upgrades
We are working with all levels of government to improve safety and accessibility at the Lindum Station and level crossing.
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.
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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
Proserpine - Shute Harbour Road, Paluma Road to Tropic Road (Cannonvale), duplication
An upgrade is being delivered to a 1.5km section of Proserpine-Shute Harbour Road in Cannonvale.
Proserpine – Shute Harbour Road, Hamilton Plains, flood immunity upgrade
A flood immunity upgrade will be delivered to a 1.5km section of Proserpine – Shute Harbour Road at Hamilton Plains between the Bruce Highway turn-off and Strathdickie Road.
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.
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.
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.
Rockhampton–Yeppoon Road, Yeppoon Road Upgrade Project
Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road is a regional road linking the Capricorn Coast, including tourist locations, such as Great Keppel Island to Rockhampton and beyond.
Salisbury to Beaudesert Rail Business Case
We are planning for a proposed passenger rail line between Salisbury and Beaudesert.
Salisbury train station, construct park 'n' ride
Stage 1 of the Salisbury train station park ‘n’ ride is now complete.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Torbanlea – Pialba Road, various locations, upgrade intersections and floodways
Work is underway on flood immunity and intersection upgrades along sections of Torbanlea – Pialba Road between Beelbi Creek and Takura.
Veloway 1 (V1) Cycleway, O'Keefe Street, construct cycle bridge and approaches
The O’Keefe Street velobridge at Woolloongabba is now open.
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.
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 (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.
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.
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.