Brisbane to Sunshine Coast Rail Corridor Strategy
We are developing a rail corridor vision and a staged program of rail priorities to 2051 on the North Coast Line between Brisbane and Gympie North.
North Brisbane - Bruce Highway Western Alternative, planning
The Australian and Queensland governments have jointly funded planning to address current and emerging transport issues in the Bruce Highway corridor.
The North Brisbane – Bruce Highway Western Alternative project includes planning for a new transport corridor between Beerburrum and Bald Hills, known as the Moreton Motorway. Planning for this future corridor is a key initiative to address the region's growing transport needs. It will help reduce congestion and support population growth by providing an alternative route west of the Bruce Highway.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Better road access
- Accessibility
- Reduces travel time
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Better active transport
Key features
- Improves access, connectivity, and travel options for the growing community.
- Supports development areas identified in SEQ Regional Plan, including Elimbah, Waraba Priority Development Area, Morayfield South, Pine Valley, and The Mill at Moreton Bay Priority Development Area in Petrie/Kallangur.
- Preserves and supports the Bruce Highway’s role to service long-distance travel and freight movement.
Funding
The planning is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on a 50:50 (federal:state) basis.
Investment ID: 2046348
- Total investment
- $20 million
- Australian Government
- $10 million
- Queensland Government
- $10 million
Current status
Bruce Highway Western Alternative
Transport corridor planning and protection for the approximately 50km long future Moreton Motorway is being progressed in stages.
Planning is complete for 22km between Moodlu and Narangba (Stages 1 and 2).
View the protected planning alignment in the Queensland Government Development Assessment Mapping System.
Stage 3 Narangba to Bald Hills
Early feedback on the indicative study area continues to be invited. We will keep the community updated as planning progresses.
Planning for Stage 3 will consider opportunities to connect and integrate the future motorway into the existing transport networks. It will also consider other network investigations in the north Brisbane area including the Gympie Road Bypass Tunnel project (being led by North Brisbane Infrastructure, a subsidiary of the Queensland Investment Corporation), Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrades, and the Brisbane to Sunshine Coast Rail Corridor Strategy.
Stage 4 Beerburrum to Moodlu
Following extensive technical investigations, assessment of multiple corridor options, and input from the community, a proposed alignment for Stage 4 between Beerburrum and Moodlu has been identified.
Community and stakeholder feedback on the proposed alignment is invited before 5pm, 14 May 2025. Visit the online consultation to have your say and register for updates.
Project map
Sustainability
The department considers social, environmental, and economic costs and benefits when assessing and delivering infrastructure projects.
The transport corridor planning and protection completed so far has considered and balanced the merits of multiple factors in determining the protected corridor for the future Moreton Motorway.
The department acknowledges the sensitive nature of planning for a new transport corridor and the associated potential future impacts.
The Queensland Government's responsibility to provide a better and safer transport network sometimes means that privately owned land may be acquired for transport infrastructure purposes. Property impacts for the future Moreton Motorway cannot be avoided and the department works closely with landowners directly impacted by the corridor, surrounding property owners and the wider community.
Areas of environmental and cultural heritage are important considerations. As planning progresses for the future Moreton Motorway, the department will continue to engage with the community and key stakeholders, including the Traditional Owners, to gather feedback and plan future mitigation measures. The project will comply with relevant Australian and Queensland governments' legislation.
