Motorists can expect some big changes as major roadworks progress and begin to ease congestion on our busiest stretches of highway.
Southbound vehicles on the Bruce Highway will be realigned on to a new, wider road between Six Mile Creek and Pumicestone Road at Elimbah.
Another milestone will soon follow, with the opening of the realigned Steve Irwin Way southbound entry ramp to the Bruce Highway to take place shortly.
Once the project has been completed, the new ramp will flow directly to an additional third lane of the highway, greatly improving safety and traffic flow for all drivers.
These two milestones follow the switch of northbound Bruce Highway traffic on to the new southbound carriageway between Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Pumicestone Road, which took place on July 7.
The temporary diversion will be in place until early 2023 and allows for works to begin on building three northbound lanes and two bridges.
The $662.5 million Bruce Highway Upgrade – Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163) is jointly funded, with the Federal Government committing $530 million and the State Government committing $132.5 million.
This project will widen the 11km stretch of the Bruce Highway from four to six lanes between Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163).
It is expected to be completed in late 2023, weather and construction conditions permitting, and will support an average of 664 direct jobs during construction.
Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said investment in Queensland’s important “transport artery” would transform one of the most flood-prone and congested sections of the highway into a wider, safer and more flood-resilient carriageway.
“This project and others like it are coming to life at a crucial time, when Queensland is experiencing rapid population growth,” she said.
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“This project is part of our long-term partnership to upgrade the Bruce Highway, improving safety, flood resilience and capacity along the highway between Brisbane and Cairns.”
State Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said his government was pushing on with the delivery of major infrastructure projects that would widen the Bruce Highway and get Queenslanders home sooner and safer.
“Widening this stretch between Caboolture and Beerburrum plays a key role in keeping traffic on Queensland’s longest and busiest highway flowing,” he said.
For more information, visit the project website page.
For up-to-date information on road works and conditions, visit the traffic website or call 13 19 40.
