Brisbane Valley Highway Safety Program
A targeted program of works is being delivered to improve safety and travel conditions along the Brisbane Valley Highway.
Brisbane Valley Highway upgrade intersections
The Brisbane Valley Highway upgrade intersections project aims to improve safety at priority intersections along the Brisbane Valley Highway, a critical freight and commuter corridor linking Somerset with Greater SEQ.
With increasing traffic volumes, the highway has seen a rise in intersection crashes. This project will deliver targeted safety improvements to reduce crash risks, improve traffic flow and support the region’s long-term growth and connectivity.
The project focus is on upgrading high-risk intersections along the highway with low-cost, high-impact treatments such as left and right turn lanes. These improvements aim to:
- reduce rear-end and angle crashes
- improve visibility and sight distances
- enhance safety for all road users.
The priority intersections include:
- Forest Hill-Fernvale Road at Fernvale
- Wivenhoe Pocket Road (north) at Wivenhoe Pocket
- Dingyarra Street and Mount Beppo Road at Toogoolawah.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases traffic flow
- Contributes to regional growth
Key features
Key features include installing left and right turn treatments, pavement strengthening and/or resurfacing at priority intersections to reduce rear-end and angle crashes and improve ride quality. These safety improvements will also improve sight distances and enable safer turning movements for all road users.
Funding
This project is part of the Brisbane Valley Highway Safety Upgrades with contributions from the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Somerset Regional Council.
Investment ID: 3548298 (QTRIP 2026–27 to 2029–30)
Current status
Construction at the Forest Hill–Fernvale Road and Quarry Access Road (Batten Road) intersections in Fernvale is underway. The design for Wivenhoe Pocket Road (north) has now been completed, while design work is progressing for Dingyarra Street and Mount Beppo Road in Toogoolawah.
Project update
The Queensland Government, in partnership with the Australian Government and Somerset Regional Council, is taking action to make the Brisbane Valley Highway safer for everyone who travels through the region.
Thanks to the SEQ City Deal, the Department of Transport and Main Roads will deliver targeted upgrades to high-risk intersections between Ipswich and Toogoolawah. These improvements are designed to reduce crashes, improve traffic flow, and make every day journeys safer for locals and visitors alike.
The priority intersections were selected based on crash data, traffic volumes, and community feedback received from the Somerset community via Council. Local knowledge has played a key role in identifying the areas that need attention most.
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