The $2.12 billion Gateway Upgrade Project is now complete.
One of the largest road and bridge projects in Queensland history. It was delivered by Queensland Motorways on behalf of the Queensland Government and with a design, construct and maintain contract with the Leighton Abigroup Joint Venture.
What did the project involve?
The original scope of the project was completed in late November 2010, seven months ahead of schedule and under budget. This included:
- Duplication of the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge (formerly the Gateway Bridge), doubling vehicle capacity with a total of 12 lanes across the Brisbane River
- Refurbishment of the original six lane bridge
- A new pedestrian and cycle way, including four viewing platforms looking east to Moreton Bay
- Seven kilometres of new motorway north of the bridges to Nudgee Road, including enhanced access to the Brisbane Airport
- 12 kilometres of new lanes and upgrades south of the Brisbane River between Lytton Road and Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road
- Free-flow electronic tolling and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to improve traffic flow and better manage capacity
In March 2010, a $240 million southern extension was announced for the project and it was completed in July 2011. The extension works included:
- Widening the Gateway Motorway from four to six lanes between Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road and Miles Platting Road
- Road resurfacing through to the Pacific Motorway
Benefits
The Gateway Upgrade Project is delivering many benefits to Queensland, including:
- Safer, quicker and easier travel along the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges and Gateway Motorway and reduced travel times
- Pedestrian and cycle access on the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge - South
- Better connections for business, industry and tourism through improved access to Brisbane Airport and the Australia TradeCoast precinct and easier travel between the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast