Port Connect
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Overview:
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This project is a duplication of the existing Port of Brisbane Motorway, as well as a three kilometre, four-lane extension through to Pritchard Street, Lytton.
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Location:
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Lytton
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Benefits:
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Some of the benefits are:
- improved reliability for freight being moved to and from the Port of Brisbane
- support for future growth at the port
- more appropriate road geometry for heavy vehicles
- separating heavy, port-bound vehicles from local traffic improving safety.
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Regions:
- Metropolitan Region
Project info
Port Connect is a $385 million upgrade of the Port of Brisbane Motorway (PoBM) being undertaken by the Queensland Government as part of its long-term plan to meet the transport needs of the Port of Brisbane and the Australia TradeCoast.
Port Connect will deliver a duplication of the existing two-lane motorway, as well as a three kilometre extension. On completion of this project the PoBM will be four lanes from the Gateway Motorway through to Pritchard Street, Lytton.
One of the most important features of this extension is it will eliminate the need for heavy vehicles to use Lytton Road on their way to the port.
As well as an upgrade and extension of the motorway, the project also includes a new interchange at Pritchard Street with an overpass between Lytton Road and Export Street. This interchange will allow for local trips and provide access to the motorway.
Site investigations and early works have been completed and construction is well underway along the length of the project corridor.
Port Connect is set for completion in 2013, weather permitting.
The upgrade will ensure the PoBM provides a reliable, efficient and safe connection between the Gateway Arterial and the port into the future.
Port Connect’s Community Engagement Team is available to answer questions about the project and provide information about construction progress.
Maps
Port Connect map (PDF, 227 KB)
Key milestones
- Early-2011: site investigations and early works
- April 2011: major construction commences
- 2013: construction complete
Key drivers and objectives
The key drivers for the project are:
- reducing the risk of lost productivity due to poor road access to the Port of Brisbane
- managing projected growth in port traffic and access demands
- maximising the port’s competitive advantage
- providing capacity for future growth at the Port of Brisbane
- increasing safety through improved road design and separation of light and heavy vehicles.
Scope
The project will deliver six kilometres of four-lane, high-standard motorway between the Gateway Motorway and Pritchard Street. It includes a new interchange at Pritchard Street with an overpass between Lytton Road and Export Street. This interchange will allow for local trips and provide access to the motorway.
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Traffic info
Excess dimension transport
Approval is required from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and the Port Connect Traffic Management Team to transport excess dimension vehicles/loads through Port Connect road works.
Applicants should first contact TMR for approval by completing the New Permit Application Excess Mass Permit / Letter of No Objection form.
As per the TMR excess dimension transport application, applicants are then required to contact Port Connect Traffic Management Team for email confirmation of no objection to the wide load travelling through the work site.
Requests for email confirmation of no objection are to be emailed to wideloads@portconnect.com.au during business hours of 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays.
Applications should be submitted before 10 am to ensure assessment within four business days. No applications will be accepted greater than 10 days out from the proposed movement date. For information on height and width restrictions, refer to the Port Connect width and height restrictions map (PDF, 306 KB).
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Last reviewed: 07 December 2011
