Work has started on an upgrade to the Mount Lindesay Highway between Stoney Camp Road and Chambers Flat Road.
The $75 million project will widen the highway from two to four lanes, build new northbound and southbound bridges across Norris Creek, install safety upgrades and improve fauna connectivity and protection.
The project is a state-federal partnership and part of a statewide road stimulus to the tune of $5 billion.
“After completing the Park Ridge section ahead of schedule last year, this project will see important construction jobs roll on with another 80 to be created through this upgrade,” Transport Minister Mark Bailey said.
Further work has been completed at North Maclean and Camp Cable Road intersection.
Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz MP said upgrades were critical to ensuring quicker and safer journeys for motorists.
“My residents from Beaudesert to Greenbank and everywhere in between will welcome this congestion busting upgrade on the Mount Lindesay Highway,” he said.
“I thank local motorists in advance for their patience as we get on with the job of building better local roads, and we know there is more to do.”
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen said research shows that we dislike traffic jams so much that we would trade away five minutes of leisure time for one fewer minute sitting in a car in traffic.
“I welcome the start of the upgrades and new safety measures on the Mount Lindesay Highway which will provide twin benefits of less time in the car and a safer road,” he said.
State Member for Logan Linus Power said the highway is a critical connection for thousands of families in the growing region, and that the upgrade would make the trip quicker for people travelling between Jimboomba, Logan and Brisbane, as well as those who regularly used the Stoney Camp Road and Chambers Flat Road interchanges.
“Because Queenslanders have stepped up to manage the health impacts of the pandemic, we’ve been able to locked in more works and funding for the Mount Lindesay Highway,” Mr Power said.
“Upgrading the capacity and safety on the through this stretch delivers massive benefits for our community’s families and tradies, and will provide a critical shot in the arm for our region’s recovering economy.
“The Queensland Government has a 10—year plan for the highway. We’ve hit the halfway mark on that plan and we’re committed to keeping that progress rolling.”
