The duplication of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road between Old Toorbul Point Road and Saint Road, north of Brisbane, has been completed ahead of schedule.
The section has been upgraded from a two to a four-lane road with a centre median to separate vehicles travelling in opposite directions.
The project also included upgrades to the intersection at Saint Road and McGrath Road and new U-turn facilities at Old Toorbul Point Road and Volz Road.
New traffic lights have been installed at the Volz Road and Browns Road intersection and wider shoulders and newly marked bike lanes have been added.
The project was jointed funded by the Queensland and Federal Governments.
In a statement, the Queensland Government said design was also progressing on the Caboolture–Bribie Island Road, Hickey Road to King Johns Creek project.
“Supported by commitments from both levels of government, this project will include signalising the Hickey Road intersection and preparing for the future duplication of Caboolture–Bribie Island Road from west of Hickey Road to west of King Johns Creek,” the statement said.
“These projects build on other major joint Australian and State Government investments in the region, including the completed Bruce Highway Upgrade – Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163).”
Senator for Queensland Corinne Mulholland said she was excited to see how the critical safety upgrade would improve the lifestyle of locals and tourism in the region.
“As a Moreton Bay resident I well know the historical issues along this stretch of road and, let me tell you, so does the suspension on my car!” Senator Mulholland said.
“This is a critical investment in the local lifestyle and also safety. It means better flood resilience when the weather turns, safer trips for families, and a more reliable connection to essential services like Caboolture Hospital.
“Caboolture-Bribie Island Road isn’t just a stretch of bitumen, it’s the front door to Bribie Island.”
More details are https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/programs/caboolture-bribie-island-road-upgrade-program
