Pacific Motorway Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade (Sports Drive to Gateway Motorway Upgrade)

The Sports Drive to Gateway Motorway Upgrade is part of a rolling program of upgrades between the Gateway and Logan Motorways.

It is the first section of the Pacific Motorway (M1) to be upgraded within the broader M1 North upgrade - Stage 2, spanning 8km between Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill.

Stage 1 of the M1 North upgrade program is the M1/M3 Gateway Merge upgrade which was completed in May 2020.

Stage 3 of the M1 North upgrade program is the Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade. This project is in the planning phase with the business case expected to be completed by mid-2022. When approved, it will be submitted to Infrastructure Australia for approval.

Benefits

  • Improves safety
  • Increases traffic flow
  • Contributes to economy
  • Increases capacity
  • Improves network efficiency
  • Improves flood immunity
  • Better road access
  • Reduces peak hour congestion

Key features

  • 3.5km of the M1 widened to 5 northbound lanes between Sports Drive in the south to just north of the Gateway Motorway off–ramp.
  • Extended the V1 Veloway from the Gateway Motorway to Camelot Park, with local connections at Logan Road, Underwood Road and Maureen Street.
  • Enhanced the fish passage in Bulimba Creek Tributary Brook, known locally as Big Al’s Brook.
  • Installed noise barriers for residents on the western side of the motorway.

Funding

The project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments. $750 million – Stage 2: Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade. Investment ID 852345

Total investment
$750 million
Australian Government
$510 million
Queensland Government
$240 million

Current status

Construction began in early April 2020 and was completed in mid-2021. 

Project location map

Schematic drawing highlighting upgrade features for the Pacific Motorway (M1), Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill, widen and extend busway project.

Schematic drawing showing the project extents for widening the M1 and V1 Veloway starting at Eight Mile Plains in the north and Daisy Hill to the south. Features include:

  • location for the new Rochedale bus station and park 'n' ride at the corner of Underwood and School Roads
  • location for the South East Busway extension between Eight Mile Plains and Springwood bus station
  • location for the new M1 on-ramp at Lexington Road, Underwood that replaced the Sports Drive M1 on-ramp, and a new shared use path from Springwood Road to the new Rochedale bus station at Underwood Road. 

Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade flythrough

Video Transcript

The Queensland and Australian Governments are continuing to upgrade the Pacific Motorway to bring you safer and more reliable motorway travel.

This $750 million project will upgrade an 8km section of the M1 between the Gateway Motorway and Watland Street, including improvements to public transport and cycling routes.

By building a better M1 you will spend less time on the roads and more time at home.

The Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill upgrade started construction at the completion of the M1/M3 Gateway Merge in mid-2020.

The upgrade will include improvements to public transport and cycling routes with busway extensions through to Springwood.

A new bus station and park 'n' ride facility at Rochedale will provide better transport connections. The South East Busway will be extended from Eight Mile Plains to Springwood, providing more transport options for commuters.

The motorway will be widened to a maximum of 5 northbound lanes between Watland Street and the Gateway Motorway, increasing capacity of the motorway, improving traffic flow and minimising congestion.

We'll also be improving pedestrian facilities along the way with better access to safer walking routes.

The project will upgrade and widen the Rochedale Road exit, allowing for safer access from the M1. By widening Rochedale Road to 3 lanes the project will create greater capacity, better connectivity, and less congestion on local roads.

A new on-ramp at Lexington Road will create easier and safer entry to the M1 and help to reduce merging congestion.

Upgrading connections such as the intersection of Logan and Compton Roads allows for smoother travel onto the M1 and utilising existing infrastructure such as Fitzgerald Avenue to ensure greater public transport connections and reliable travel times.

By upgrading the multi-modal facilities along the M1 corridor, you will have more options than ever for finding your way home sooner.

We are giving you safer options for accessing the M1 and creating increased capacity for less congestion.

We are building you a better M1 jointly funded by the Queensland and Australian Governments.

Sustainability

We are committed to delivering on our sustainability policies and targets and to continually improving on our design and construction methods to achieve net positive impacts.

Throughout design and construction for this upgrade, and in line with the project’s Infrastructure Sustainability Strategy, we:

  • ensured people’s health and wellbeing were put first
  • explored available clean energy options for both design and construction
  • reduced the project’s reliance on potable water by exploring alternatives
  • promoted workforce development opportunities
  • reduced waste to landfill by reducing, reusing, recycling or refusing
  • pursued and rewarded innovation in design and construction
  • considered environmental, social, economic and governance outcomes in significant decisions
  • engaged with suppliers and subcontractors to procure materials and use the materials responsibly
  • worked with the local community to leave a positive legacy
  • included strategies for adaptation to climate change into the project’s design
  • advanced diversity and inclusiveness
  • respected and valued the natural environment and enhanced biodiversity.

    For more information on our sustainability measures for the project contact the project team.