- The Queensland Government is releasing the SEQ Level Crossing Program 2024, a coordinated approach to dealing with some of South East's worst level crossings
- 14 level crossings in South East Queensland currently being removed, upgraded or under investigation
- $10 million set aside to identify solutions for future priority level crossings
The South East Queensland (SEQ) Level Crossing Program 2024 is the Queensland Government's new coordinated approach, towards finding cost-effective solutions to some of our most problematic level crossings across the South East. The program aims to reduce congestion and improve the performance, safety and reliability of the transport network.
The program highlights 14 level crossings with solutions either currently under construction, in design or planning.
TMR has dedicated staff to deliver this program, including $10 million to do planning studies on level crossings found to be a priority.
A planning study is the first step towards a business case for each crossing and establishes a list of short and long-term solutions for each crossing.
Depending on traffic volumes and safety considerations, options range from reconfiguring intersections, widening nearby roads, and installing traffic lights to building rail or road overpasses.
The program also presents an opportunity to potentially deliver more homes in the immediate vicinity of redeveloped crossings, as well as better integrated pedestrian and cycling paths.
As part of the new approach, the Queensland Government will also move to develop an agreed funding model towards level crossings, involving all three levels of Government.
The program commits to no new level crossings on future passenger rail lines in South East Queensland.
The department and Queensland Rail will also be considering regional crossings as part of further level crossing improvements, looking at technology and other solutions to improve public safety.
