Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Uhlmann Road to Buchanan Road upgrade, business case
The department is planning to upgrade the Bruce Highway from the Uhlmann Road, Burpengary to Buchanan Road, Morayfield.
The department is planning to upgrade the Bruce Highway from Anzac Avenue, North Lakes to Uhlmann Road, Burpengary.
The proposed upgrade will use the existing median between the current northbound and southbound lanes to add an additional traffic lane in each direction of travel, increasing lanes from 3 to 4.
Initial planning has identified a concept for highway upgrades through the construction of additional traffic lanes in place of the existing median.
Initial planning for this 12.9km section of the highway includes constructing additional traffic lanes in the existing median. It has also considered the need to replace the Frawley Avenue/Potassium Street and Station Road/Arthur Drewett Drive overpasses.
The project also includes active transport facilities alongside the Bruce Highway, with connections to local networks.
The upgrade concept provides for reduced travel times, improved traffic flow and safety by:
Planning for this project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on an 80:20 (federal:state) basis. Investment ID 2349359
Following finalisation of planning and the detailed business case, detailed design and construction of the upgrade will follow.
The Australian and Queensland governments have committed $733 million towards progressing upgrades to the Anzac Avenue to Uhlmann Road section. Design and construction activities will likely follow in subsequent years, subject to total funding requirements being confirmed.
Planning commenced in early 2023 and is expected to be completed by late 2024.
Community feedback provided during October and November 2023 will inform ongoing investigations.
Last updated: 23 April 2024