Deception Bay Road upgrade Bruce Highway to Lipscombe Road

Project info

Deception Bay Road is an urban arterial road connecting the Bruce Highway with Deception Bay. Sustained residential development in the Deception Bay region over the past five years has resulted in an increase in traffic using Deception Bay Road.

The planning and preliminary design for a future upgrade of Deception Bay Road from the Bruce Highway to Lipscombe Road is now complete.

The future road upgrade will provide a safer, free-flowing road environment for all road users including motorists, pedestrians and cyclists and will include:

• a median divided four-lane road with provision for six lanes in the future to accommodate future traffic growth
• upgrades to the intersections of Priests Road, Zammit Street, Krause Street, Warroo Drive, Tallagon Court and Lipscombe Road
• improved facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport patrons.

The proposed upgrade has been designed to avoid impacting on Freshwater National Park. The park is home to significant flora and fauna including a population of koalas. Possible fauna protection measures between the Bruce Highway and Priests Road will be investigated further. Mature vegetation within the existing corridor will be preserved where possible.

The department is finalising the detailed design for a proposed new Deception Bay Road overpass bridge. The bridge design has been progressed independently of the upgrade to address safety and congestion issues at the existing bridge.

The new bridge design aims to meet projected traffic demands generated by increasing residential development in the area and improve safety for all road users, while also providing a safer, free-flowing road environment for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists in the area.

The bridge design will include:

• six 3.5m wide traffic lanes, including two through lanes and a turning lane in each direction, separated by a 3m median
• 4m wide footpath/cycleway
• 6.5m clearance, 1.1m higher to accommodate for high load vehicles on the Bruce Highway.

Benefits of the proposed future upgrade include:

• improved safety for all road users
• a reduction in traffic congestion and delays for residential and through traffic
• safer access to residential and commercial properties along the corridor
• improved facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport patrons.

Construction timeframes will be determined in line with future reviews of QTRIP and the level of roads funding available.

Key milestones

Early 2006: community feedback sought 
Late 2006: upgrade option developed and presented to the community for comment
Early 2007: preferred upgrade proposal refined and presented to the community
2008: preliminary design finalised
September 2010: commenced detailed design of bridge overpass.
September 2011: detailed design for the bridge overpass complete

The department will design the road network needed to link the new bridge with the existing network when further funding is available. Construction timeframes and funding availability are yet to be determined.

Contact details

Email:	moreton.office@tmr.qld.gov.au
Phone:	(07) 5370 5555
Fax:	(07) 5370 5598
Post:	PO Box 1600 Sunshine Plaza Post Shop Maroochydore Qld 4558

Traffic info

Up-to-date information on road conditions and traffic reports is available on the Traffic and Travel Information website. Alternatively, the latest traffic information can be obtained by calling 13 19 40.

Community info

During the development of the proposed upgrade option, the department met with local residents, business owners and community groups. The options for the upgrade went on display during November 2006.

The department will keep residents, key stakeholders and the general public informed as further information becomes available.

Media gallery

Map/design

Deception Bay Road: proposed upgrade options (PDF, 0.97 MB)