Mount Lindesay Highway Upgrade Program

The Mount Lindesay Highway is being upgraded to improve safety and efficiency.

The Mount Lindesay Highway is one of Queensland's busiest highways. Currently there are between 58,000 and 25,000 vehicles per day using sections of the highway between Browns Plains and Jimboomba.

The 10-year strategic plan outlines the priority infrastructure projects for the Mount Lindesay Highway between 2018–2028.

Key features

  • Improved safety features.
  • Intersection upgrades. 
  • Hazard removal.  
  • Widening the highway to 4 and 6 lanes.
  • Upgrading the drainage infrastructure.
  • Construction of dedicated turning lanes.
  • Installing traffic signals and street lighting.
Upgrade project Status
Mount Lindesay Highway (Brisbane-Beaudesert), Logan Motorway to Park Ridge Road, Combined Planning  
 Logan Motorway to Middle Road Currently in planning 2024-28
 Green Road/Coronation Road Interchange Currently in planning 2024-28
 Mount Lindesay Highway (Brisbane-Beaudesert), North Mclean to Jimboomba, Combined Planning  
 Greenbank Road to Stockleigh Road Currently in planning 2024-28
 Chambers Flat Road to Greenbank Road Currently in planning 2024-28
 Stockleigh Road to Camp Cable Road Currently in planning 2024-28
 Johanna Street to South Street through Jimboomba Currently in delivery phase
 South Street to Cedar Vale Road Planning beyond 2025-28
 Cedar Vale Road to Beaudesert Planning beyond 2026
 Stoney Camp Road to Chambers Flat Road Delivered 2023
 Jimboomba to Beaudesert safety improvements Delivered 2021-22
 South Maclean safety improvements Delivered 2020
 Camp Cable Road to Johanna Street, Jimboomba Delivered 2020
 Rosia Road to Stoney Camp Road Delivered 2020
 North Maclean safety improvements Delivered 2019
 Beaudesert Town Centre Bypass Delivered 2017
 Camp Cable Road intersection Delivered 2016
 Millstream Road intersection Delivered 2015

Mount Lindesay Highway - 10 Year Forward Plan (2018-2028)

To improve safety and reduce congestion the Mount Lindesay Highway is being upgraded as funding becomes available. Find more information:

Benefits

  • Improves safety
  • Improves network efficiency
  • Increases capacity
  • Improves flood immunity

26 Projects in Mount Lindesay Highway Upgrade Program

Beerburrum Road, Twin View Road and English Street, intersection upgrade

The intersection of Beerburrum Road, Twin View Road, and English Street in Elimbah is being upgraded as part of the Queensland Government's Targeted Road Safety Program. The upgrade will include the installation of traffic signals to improve safety and provide safer turning movements and crossing opportunities for all road users.

  • North Coast District
  • Detailed design
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Bicentennial Bikeway, Kurilpa Bridge to Victoria Bridge, design active transport upgrades

The Queensland Government is delivering the design for an upgraded link for bicycle riders and pedestrians between Kurilpa Bridge and Victoria Bridge on the Bicentennial Bikeway.

  • Metropolitan District
  • Detailed design
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Brisbane Valley Highway upgrade intersections

The Brisbane Valley Highway upgrade intersections project is part of the South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal—an agreement between the Australian Government, Queensland Government, and Somerset Regional Council. This project aims to enhance connectivity and safety 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.

  • North Coast District
  • Detailed design
Road with a green sign with an arrow and Toogoolawah in white writing and trees and building on the right hand side of the image.

Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road upgrade (Stage 1)

The Queensland Government is upgrading the Bruce Highway, where it joins the Gateway Motorway and Gympie Arterial Road, south of the Pine River to improve traffic flow and safety.

  • Metropolitan District
  • North Coast District
  • Detailed design
Aerial view of road, trees, cars and houses

Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road upgrade (Stage 2), detailed design

The Queensland Government is upgrading the Bruce Highway (Brisbane-Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road in stages to improve traffic flow and safety.

  • Metropolitan District
  • North Coast District
  • Detailed design

Bruce Highway (Gympie – Maryborough), Tiaro Bypass, construct bypass

The Queensland Government is improving flood immunity, safety, and efficiency of the Bruce Highway and future-proofing the road to cater for growing traffic volumes. The Tiaro Bypass will also remove a significant number of heavy vehicles from Tiaro township, improving safety and liveability for residents.

  • Wide Bay Burnett District
  • Detailed design
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Bulloo Developmental Road (Cunnamulla – Thargomindah), Paroo River bridge replacement

The Queensland Government is committed to building back better and ensuring the state-controlled road network is more resilient to future disasters, safeguarding communities and supporting economic recovery.

  • South West District
  • Detailed design
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Caboolture-Bribie Island Road, Hickey Road to King Johns Creek

Design is progressing for the future duplication of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road from west of Hickey Road to west of King Johns Creek. The project includes signalising the Hickey Road intersection.

  • North Coast District
  • Detailed design
Hickey Road

Caboolture–Bribie Island Road, Bribie Island bridge, design and early works

A business case has been completed, and the project is now progressing through the detailed design phase for the new Bribie Island Bridge

  • North Coast District
  • Detailed design
Image: Artist’s impression of the proposed concept design for a new bridge with 2 eastbound traffic lanes and active transport located north of the existing bridge with 2 westbound traffic lanes on the existing bridge.

Cairns Western Arterial Road, Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Highway, duplication

The Queensland Government is undertaking a $300 million project to duplicate the Cairns Western Arterial Road between Redlynch Connector Road and Captain Cook Highway. This upgrade will transform the road into a 4-lane carriageway, improving safety, capacity, and traffic flow for the region.

  • Far North District
  • Detailed design
Concept design map

Caloundra Road, Kawana Way Link Road and Bells Creek Arterial Road intersection

The Queensland Government is progressing with a major upgrade of the Caloundra Road, Kawana Way Link Road, and Bells Creek Arterial Road intersection to deliver significant congestion relief and safety improvements for the Sunshine Coast region.

  • North Coast District
  • Detailed design
Caloundra Road, Kawana Way Link Road and Bells Creek Arterial Road intersection

Cannon Hill Shopping Centre bus facility, design bus station

The Cannon Hill Shopping Centre bus facility is proposed to be upgraded.

  • Metropolitan District
  • Detailed design
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Coominya Connection Road, Buaraba Creek, replace timber bridge

The Buaraba Creek timber bridge replacement project will improve safety and network reliability by replacing the existing narrow, timber bridge (Neithe Bridge) with a new wider, two-lane, concrete structure in the same location.

  • North Coast District
  • Detailed design
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Deception Bay, Bay Avenue and Moreton Downs Drive intersection, safety improvements

Safety improvements to the intersection of Deception Bay, Bay Avenue and Moreton Downs Drive intersection, Deception Bay.

  • North Coast District
  • Detailed design
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Garbutt-Upper Ross Road, Halliday Street to Gouldian Avenue, improve safety

The department is undertaking safety improvement works at various locations across Garbutt – Upper Ross Road (locally known as Thuringowa Drive and Riverway Drive) from the Halliday Street/Thuringowa Drive intersection to Gouldian Avenue/Riverway Drive intersection.

  • Northern District
  • Detailed design
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Gaythorne train station park 'n' ride, design and land acquisition

Detailed design has started for future expansion of parking facilities at Gaythorne station.

  • Metropolitan District
  • Detailed design
Thumbnail of map showing the proposed expansion of parking facilities at Gaythorne train station park 'n' ride

Gympie Arterial Road and Beams Road (Carseldine), upgrade intersection

This upgrade is part of the Queensland Government's commitment to improving road safety and traffic flow in the metropolitan region. This project aims to address congestion and enhance safety for all road users.

  • Metropolitan District
  • Detailed design
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Kin Kin Road, strengthen and widen pavement

Design to rehabilitate and widen priority sections of Kin Kin Road (locally known as Pomona Kin Kin Road) is progressing. This will improve safety and ride quality and reduce maintenance costs.

  • North Coast District
  • Detailed design
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Mackay - Bucasia Road and Golf Links Road, upgrade intersection

The Mackay–Bucasia Road and Golf Links Road intersection in Beaconsfield is undergoing detailed design for an upgrade.

  • Mackay Whitsunday District
  • Detailed design
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Moggill Sub-Arterial Road, Witton Road to the Centenary Motorway off ramp (Chapel Hill), active transport design and construction

Planning has been completed to upgrade active transport facilities on Moggill Road, between Witton Road and the Centenary Motorway off-ramp.

  • Metropolitan District
  • Detailed design
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Mooloolaba to Maroochydore cycleway, design cycleway

The department is partnering with Sunshine Coast Council to deliver the Mooloolaba to Maroochydore cycleway which will provide a bicycle path connecting Mooloolaba to Maroochydore.

  • North Coast District
  • Detailed design
Map showing the proposed alignment for Mooloolaba to Maroochydore Cycleway

Mount Lindesay Highway (Brisbane - Beaudesert), Johanna Street to South Street (Jimboomba), duplication

The Mount Lindesay Highway at Jimboomba has been upgraded to improve safety, reduce congestion and improve shared path connectivity.

  • Completed

New England Highway (Yarraman - Toowoomba), Back Creek Bridge, upgrade bridge and approaches, design

The Queensland Government is committed to improving safety and efficiency on the New England Highway at Cooyar.

  • Darling Downs District
  • Detailed design
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Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade

Work is now complete on the Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade, which has improved 8kms of the Pacific Motorway (M1) between the Gateway Motorway and Watland Street.

  • South Coast District
  • Detailed design
An aerial view of the Pacific Motorway Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill upgrade project.

Queensland Train Manufacturing Program fleet

The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program will build 65 new six-car passenger trains at a purpose-built manufacturing facility in Torbanlea. The new, modern train fleet will provide passengers with more efficient, reliable, and accessible travel across South East Queensland.

  • Wide Bay Burnett District
  • Detailed design
Concept illustration of a train that will be constructed in Torbanlea, Queensland.

Toowoomba - Cecil Plains Road (Taylor Street), Tor Street to Boundary Street, design separated cycle track

A separated cycle track is being designed along Taylor Street, between Tor and Boundary streets, as part of the Toowoomba–Cecil Plains Road (Taylor Street) bikeway project.

  • Darling Downs District
  • Detailed design
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Last updated: 24 August 2024