Early works are underway on Brisbane’s Linkfield Overpass upgrade which is set to improve freight access and reduce congestion in Brisbane’s outer north.
The $176 million project will increase the overpass clearance height from 4.7 to six metres and widen Linkfield Road to four lanes between the Gympie Road and Lacey Road intersections.
The project also incorporates a new separated pathway for pedestrians, riders and other users, plus a new on-road cycle lane for bike riders.
The Queensland government is contributing $50.5 million to the project, with the federal government contributing the remaining $125.5 million.
Assistant Minister for Regional Development Anthony Chisholm says upgrades like the Linkfield Overpass upgrade are important to ensure the state’s roads don’t fall behind its growing freight demand and population.
“It’s great to see the early works beginning on the Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade, which will see a safer and more convenient link delivered for motorists in this part of Brisbane’s growing northern suburbs,” Chisholm says.
We understand as Queensland continues to grow; our infrastructure needs to keep up with this demand.
“This upgrade of the Linkfield Road Overpass forms part of our government’s $20 billion pipeline of infrastructure projects across Queensland.”
Planning of the project began with service providers and the Department of Transport and Main Roads after the initial funding to support on-site activities was released in May.
“With the start of underground utility relocations, we are seeing the next steps towards construction of this significant piece of infrastructure,” Minister for Transport and Main Roads Bart Mellish says.
“We are delivering transport solutions for Northside residents that reduce congestion and provide better connections for their communities.”
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