Pacific Motorway (M1) – Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade

Work on the business case is underway for the Pacific Motorway (M1) – Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade. This section of the M1 cannot accommodate current traffic volumes and, as a result, experiences frequent and prolonged periods of congestion and poor travel time reliability.

This project is the third stage of the M1 North upgrade program, which will widen both north and south-bound lanes of the motorway, as well as improve access to public and active transport. Once complete, the upgrade will improve safety, capacity and efficiency on the M1.

The project considers the needs of all road users and will better connect communities between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, improving access to important services and employment across the region.

The M1 North upgrade program is being delivered in a 3-stage rolling program, from the Gateway Motorway to the Logan Motorway:

Benefits

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

Key features

This project is proposed to feature:

  • widening approximately 10km of the M1 from 6–8 to 8–10 lanes—including 'smart motorways' technologies to proactively manage traffic to lessen its impact on the overall network
  • extending the South East Busway from Springwood station to Mandew Street—building 3 new bus stations and 2 new park 'n' rides
  • extending the Veloway (V1) by approximately 9km and improving local active transport paths
  • major upgrades to Paradise Road, Mandew Street, Grandis Street and Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road interchanges
  • consolidated M1 exit/entry ramps.

Funding

This project is jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government. Investment ID 2054898

Total investment
$1 billion
Australian Government
$500 million
Queensland Government
$500 million

Current status

The project is in the business case phase. Business case delivery is expected by mid-2023.

At this early stage in planning there are no fixed timeframes for delivering the project. 

Construction of Stage 3 (DH2LM) is dependent on approval of the DH2LM business case, additional funding, detailed design and completion of the EMP2DH upgrade. 

Project map

Schematic map showing Pacific Motorway (M1) – Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade
View the Pacific Motorway (M1) – Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade project map

Artist's impressions

Proposed Loganlea Road station

Artist impression of aerial view of proposed Loganlea Road station
View the artist's impression of the proposed Loganlea Road station

Proposed upgrade to Paradise Road interchange

Artist impression of aerial view of proposed major upgrade to Paradise Road interchange
View the artist's impression of the proposed upgrade to the Paradise Road interchange

Proposed Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road station park 'n' ride and bus driver layover facilities

Artist impression of aerial view of proposed Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road station park 'n' ride and bus driver layover facilities
View the artist's impression of the proposed Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road station park 'n' ride and bus driver layover facilities

Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade flythrough

Video transcript

Title appears for Pacific Motorway (M1) Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway (DH2LM) upgrade.

The DH2LM upgrade is the third and final stage of the M1 North upgrade program. The project considers the needs of all road users and will better connect communities between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Flythrough travels south on M1, starting from Springwood bus station.

Title appears to mark Stage 2 – Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill upgrade – Under construction.

Flythrough travels south on M1, through Slacks Creek and Springwood, showing Logan Road and existing Springwood station.

Smart Motorways technologies at M1 entry ramps.

The upgrade will widen around 10 kilometres of the M1 and feature Smart Motorways technologies to proactively manage traffic.

A new dedicated busway extension from Springwood station to Mandew Street.

Title appears to mark Stage 3 –Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade – Planning.

Flythrough travels south on M1, past Watland Street.

A new dedicated Veloway (V1) extension.

A nine-kilometre cycleway extension will provide an alternative and healthier way to travel between Brisbane and Logan.

Veloway (V1) access at Westerway Street.

Flythrough travels south on M1 through Daisy Hill, past Chatswood Road.

Proposed Chatswood Road station.

Proposed Chatswood Road station kiss 'n' ride.

Proposed Chatswood Road station park 'n' ride and bus layover with driver facilities.

Flythrough travels south on M1 past Ikea.

Smart Motorways technologies at M1 entry ramp.

Major upgrade to Paradise Road interchange (eastern side).

Proposed signalised intersection at Paradise Road (western side).

Veloway (V1) access at Paradise Road.

Veloway (V1) access at Elonera Drive.

Flythrough travels south on M1 past existing Loganlea Road overpass, and existing Slacks Creek park 'n' ride.

Proposed Loganlea Road station.

Velway (V1) access at Nirimba Street.

Flythrough travels south on M1 past Nujooloo Road showing busway extension and shared active transport path, continuing past Shailer Road towards Mandew Street.

Major upgrade to Mandew Street interchange.

Veloway (V1) access at Mandew Street / Sewell Road.

Flythrough travels south on M1 past existing Loganholme station.

Veloway (V1) access at Pintu Drive.

Rapid population growth will see around 27,000 more trips travelling on the M1 along the project corridor each day by 2041. Upgrading the M1 with up to five lanes in each direction will help cater for this additional capacity.

Major upgrade to Grandis Street interchange.

Veloway (V1) access at Grandis Street.

Flythrough travels south on M1 towards Drews Road showing Veloway (V1) extension and shared active transport path.

Proposed Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road station park 'n' ride and bus driver layover facilities.

Proposed Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road station.

Veloway (V1) access at Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road.

Major upgrade to Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road interchange.

Henry Street extension.

Consultation

Feedback is an important part of the planning process and will inform the upgrade. 

The M1 corridor between Daisy Hill and the Logan Motorway is protected for future upgrades. Consultation with directly impacted property owners is ongoing.

From 7 November to 27 November 2022, concept designs for the DH2LM upgrade were available to the public for feedback to inform the business case. During this time, 6 community drop-in information sessions were held along the project corridor as well as online community consultation. Static displays at local libraries and elected representative offices were also in place to support community engagement.

Contact the project team to join the mailing list and to stay informed on planning progress. 

Project background

Work to improve the M1 between Daisy Hill and the Logan Motorway began in 2007 and involved technical investigations and community consultation. A master plan concept for the M1 from the Gateway Motorway to the Logan Motorway was presented in 2009.

We will continue working to ensure future M1 upgrades can cater for current and projected population growth and traffic volumes.