The next stage of safety improvements for the Mount Lindesay Highway is now underway, with concept designs and business cases progressing for future upgrades between Jimboomba and Beaudesert.
The planning follows the successful completion of the Johanna Street to South Street duplication project through Jimboomba, with the focus now turning to the next priority sections of the highway.
The proposed improvements span approximately 20 kilometres and aim to improve safety, reduce the risk of serious crashes and support growing communities in the Scenic Rim and Logan regions.
Proposed upgrades include safety and capacity improvements between South Street and Cedar Vale Road, wide centreline treatments at Veresdale to reduce the risk of head-on crashes, longer climbing and overtaking lanes between Cedar Vale and Woodhill and new dedicated right-turn treatments at key intersections between Woodhill and Gleneagle.
Concept designs and business cases currently being developed will be considered for future funding by the Australian and Queensland Governments.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the Mount Lindesay Highway was one of South East Queensland’s most important regional road corridors.
“This corridor is critical for local families, freight operators, businesses and commuters, and we want to ensure it remains safe and reliable as these communities continue to grow,” he said.
“After years of population growth, it’s important we continue planning ahead and investing in the transport infrastructure communities need for the future.”
Member for Scenic Rim Jon Krause said the planning work was an important step towards delivering long-term safety improvements for local communities.
“The Mount Lindesay Highway is the major artery for the Scenic Rim, connecting residents to jobs, education, services and businesses across the region,” Mr Krause said.
“Locals know these sections of the highway well and understand the importance of continued investment to improve safety and reliability.”
