Early works are underway this week for the $176 million Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade at Bald Hills in Brisbane's outer north, which will help to reduce congestion, improve safety and freight access, and boost opportunities for active transport use.
When completed, the overpass clearance height will be increased from 4.7 to 6 metres and Linkfield Road will be upgraded to four lanes between the Gympie Road and Lacey Road intersections.
The project design also includes a new separated pathway for pedestrians, riders and other users, plus a new on-road cycle lane for bike riders.
Planning of the project began with service providers and the Department of Transport and Main Roads after the state government announced the release of initial funding to support the start of onsite activities in May.
The Australian Government has committed $125.5 million to the jointly funded project, with the Queensland Government contributing $50.5 million.
As stated by Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:
"The Albanese and Miles Governments have jointly committed $176 million to deliver the Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade for road users in north Brisbane.
"This is part our Government's investment of more than $10 billion in safety and capacity improvements for the Bruce Highway.
"I look forward to major works beginning onsite and to delivering this upgrade, which will reduce congestion and improve safety and freight access."
As stated by Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Bart Mellish:
"With the start of underground utility relocations, we are seeing the next steps towards construction of this significant piece of infrastructure.
"It's great to be working with the Labor Federal Government on this project, following many years of neglect and delayed funding from the former LNP Federal Government.
"We are delivering transport solutions for Northside residents that reduce congestion and provide better connections for their communities."
As stated by Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Senator for Queensland Anthony Chisholm:
"It's great to see the early works beginning on the Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade, which will see a safer and more convenient link delivered for motorists in this part of Brisbane's growing northern suburbs.
"We understand that as Queensland continues to grow, our infrastructure needs to keep up with this demand. This upgrade of the Linkfield Road Overpass forms part of our government's $20 billion pipeline of infrastructure projects across Queensland.
"This is yet another example of the Australian and Queensland governments partnering on a future-proofing transport infrastructure project, which will deliver what Queensland drivers need."
As stated by Member for Pine Rivers Nikki Boyd:
"The Linkfield Road Overpass is an important congestion-busting project for our community that I've fought hard to secure.
"I know residents will be excited to see diggers on site as the first significant step in upgrading the Linkfield Road Overpass to four lanes.
"The Pine Rivers community wants transport solutions that matter for reducing congestion and that's exactly what the Miles Government is delivering."
