Labrador – Carrara Road, Gold Coast Highway to Napper Road, construct cycleway
Construction of Stage 1 of the bikeway on Olsen Avenue between the Gold Coast Highway and Napper Road was completed in September 2024.
Smith Street Connection Road, Olsen Avenue to Kumbari Avenue, construct cycleway
The department is building new bicycle facilities to connect to local health, education, business, and tourist areas.
The project will make local roads safer for bike riders and also prepare for future bicycle paths in the area.
The department is continuing to deliver infrastructure and programs to encourage more people to bike ride, whether it be for recreation, commuting, fitness or socialising.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Improves network efficiency
- Accessibility
- Contributes to economy
- Better active transport
- Improves ride quality
Key features
Stage 1
- Construction of an on-road eastbound bike lane along Smith Street Connection Road between Village Boulevard and Kumbari Avenue.
- Construction of an on-road westbound bike lane along Smith Street Connection Road between Village Boulevard and Olsen Avenue.
Stage 2
- Construction of an on-road eastbound bike lane along Smith Street Connection Road between Olsen Avenue and Parklands Drive.
- Construction of a shared path between Village Boulevard and the Griffith University pedestrian bridge on the southern side of Smith Street Connection Road.
Funding
Stage 1 of this project is fully funded by the Queensland Government ($4.5 million).
Investment ID 792520
Stage 2 of this project is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($6.65 million) and Queensland Government ($6.65 million) under the Road Safety Program.
Investment ID 3020336
- Total investment
- $17.8 million
- Australian Government
- $6.65 million
- Queensland Government
- $11.15 million
Current status
Stage 1 of this project is currently underway.
Stage 2 construction commenced in July 2024.
Smith Street Connection Road, Olsen Avenue to Kumbari Avenue, construct cycleway project location map
