A new bridge over Norris Creek on the Mount Lindesay Highway is open to motorists.
It’s part of a $75 million project to widen the highway between Stoney Camp Road to Chambers Flat Road to four lanes.
The new bridge contains more than 40 girders, each weighing 22 tonnes.
Federal urban infrastructure minister Paul Fletcher said it provided “one-in-100-year flood immunity”.
“Motorists are getting their first taste of the Mount Lindesay Highway upgrade benefits and work will
now move on to building the southbound bridge over Norris Creek,” he said.
State transport minister Mark Bailey said the new bridge would provide a critical link along the four-kilometre highway upgrade which would transform journeys for road users.
“In addition to the new bridge over Norris Creek, lanes are being duplicated, safety measures installed, and fauna connectivity and protections delivered,” he said.
“Not only are we delivering a safer journey for all road users, we are also ensuring a reliable road network now and into the future.”
Logan MP Linus Power said the Mount Lindesay Highway was one of Queensland’s busiest highways.
“There are currently between 25,000 and 45,000 people using the Mount Lindesay Highway between Browns Plains and Jimboomba daily,” Mr Power said.
“There is over $180 million invested in upgrades along the stretch as part of our 10-year strategic vision for the region.
“What’s great is that this investment will deliver real benefits for locals, as well as support local jobs and suppliers during construction.
“I’m pleased to see Queensland based HullSee Joint Venture engaged on this project, and it’s fantastic to see this next milestone now reached.”
The project is jointly funded by the state and federal governments.
