A $48 million upgrade to the main road to Bribie Island has been completed, with extra lanes set to increase capacity and improve traffic flow.
The works on Caboolture-Bribie Island Road between Old Toorbul Point Road and Saint Road were finished a month ahead of schedule.
The section has been upgraded from two to four lanes with a centre median to separate vehicles travelling in opposite directions, reducing the potential for crashes.
The project also included upgrades to the intersection at Saint Road and McGrath Road and new U-turn facilities at Old Toorbul Point Road and Volz Road.
New traffic lights have been installed at the Volz Road and Browns Road intersection, and wider shoulders and newly marked bike lanes have been added.
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The project was delivered with $28.9 million from the Australian Government and $19.3 million from the Queensland Government.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said the completion of works helped deliver a safer road network.
“We are pleased to work with the Australian Government to complete these works for the Bribie Island and surrounding communities ahead of schedule,” he said.
“By separating traffic with a centre median, adding lanes and improving key intersections, this project reduces congestion on this busy corridor.
“These upgrades will improve safety and keep the local community, tourists and freight operators commuting to and from Bribie Island moving for a better lifestyle and a stronger economy.”
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said it was a significant milestone for the region.
“It’s terrific to see these works completed and benefitting the people who live here,” she said.
“We’re committed to working with the Queensland Government to make roads safer and more efficient for local communities here in Caboolture and surrounds, and to make Bribie Island easier to get to for residents and tourists alike.”
Queensland Senator Corinne Mulholland said she was excited to see how the upgrade would improve the experience for motorists.
“This is a critical investment in the local lifestyle and also safety,” she said.
“It means better flood resilience when the weather turns, safer trips for families and a more reliable connection to essential services like Caboolture Hospital.
“Caboolture-Bribie Island Road isn’t just a stretch of bitumen, it’s the front door to Bribie Island. So improving this connection is like rolling out the red carpet for four-wheel-drive enthusiasts and weekend adventurers as well as making everyday life easier for locals to come home.
“I hope more people around South-East Queensland start setting their GPS for Bribie Island on the weekends to discover this incredible destination, as we continue improving the safety and quality of this critical stretch of local road.”
Further west, design is progressing upgrades to Caboolture-Bribie Island Road between Hickey Road and King Johns Creek. It will include signalising the Hickey Road intersection and preparing for the future duplication of that section of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road.
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