Road duplication finishes a month ahead of schedule

Mar 31
2 min read

The duplication of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road between Old Toorbul Point Road and Saint Road is complete and in even better news, it was all finished a month ahead of schedule.

The section has been upgraded from a two to four-lane road with a centre median to separate vehicles travelling in opposite directions, reducing the potential for crashes. These upgrades will significantly improve safety and traffic flow and increase capacity along one of the region’s key connections.

The project also included upgrades to the intersection at Saint Road and McGrath Road and new U-turn facilities at Old Toorbul Point Road and Volz Road. Additionally, new traffic lights have been installed at the Volz Road and Browns Road intersection and wider shoulders and newly marked bike lanes will improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

State Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan said the upgrade was already making a difference for local families and businesses. “This is a vital local route, and these works mean safer school runs, smoother commutes and more reliable travel to and from Bribie Island,” she said. “Delivering this much needed project ahead of schedule shows the Crisafulli Government is committed to giving Queensland a fresh start by building the infrastructure our growing community needs now and into the future.

“I thank the local Bribie community for their cooperation while works were completed.”

The project was delivered with $28.9 million from the Australian Government and $19.3 million from the Queensland Government.

Senator for Queensland Corinne Mulholland is more than happy to see the road operating as per normal again.

“As a Moreton Bay resident, I know well the historical issues along this stretch of road and, let me tell you, so does the suspension on my car!” Senator Mulholland said. “This is a critical investment in the local lifestyle and also safety. It means better flood resilience when the weather turns, safer trips for families and a more reliable connection to essential services like Caboolture Hospital.”

Senator Mulholland also highlighted the importance of the road for both everyday users and visitors to the area.

“Caboolture-Bribie Island Road isn’t just a stretch of bitumen, it’s the front door to Bribie Island,” she said. “So improving this connection is like rolling out the red carpet for 4WD enthusiasts and weekend adventurers, as well as making everyday life easier for locals to come home.

“I hope more people around SEQ start setting their GPS for Bribie Island on the weekends, to discover this incredible destination, as we continue improving the safety and quality of this critical stretch of local road.”

Further west, design is progressing on the Caboolture–Bribie Island Road, Hickey Road to King Johns Creek project. Supported by commitments from both levels of government, this project will include signalising the Hickey Road intersection and preparing for the future duplication of Caboolture–Bribie Island Road from west of Hickey Road to west of King Johns Creek.

These projects build on other major joint Australian and state government investments in the region, including the completed Bruce Highway Upgrade – Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163).

To find out more, visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/programs/caboolture-bribie-island road-upgrade-program