Sumners Road interchange upgrade

The $80 million Sumners Road Interchange Upgrade became fully operational to the travelling public 6 months ahead of schedule in mid-March 2021.

The upgrade significantly reduces congestion and improves safety at this important intersection. It also improves connectivity and accessibility for people who ride bikes and people who walk.

Benefits

  • Improves safety
  • Increases capacity
  • Improves network efficiency
  • Better active transport
  • Reduces peak hour congestion
  • Contributes to economy

Key features

The Sumners Road Interchange Upgrade includes:

  • new signalised intersections that replaced the 2 roundabouts
  • a new 2-lane eastbound bridge
  • demolition of the existing bridge and replacement with a new 4-lane westbound bridge with provisions for pedestrians and active transport users
  • a cycle track as an underpass below the western intersection that links up with the Centenary Motorway Bikeway.
 

Funding

Investment ID 606604

Total investment
$80 million
Queensland Government
$80 million

Project Map

Project map

Sumners Road Interchange Upgrade flythrough video