Works ramp up on the M1 between Mudgeeraba and Varsity Lakes
06 February 2018
Queensland Government:
Heavy construction on the
congestion-busting M1 widening between
Mudgeeraba and Varsity Lakes on
the
Gold Coast is now a step closer with
Seymour Whyte Constructions
being awarded the project contract.
Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities Paul Fletcher said
the widening of the M1 would substantially reduce congestion, improve
freight efficiency and
road safety, and provide better access to the
Gold Coast CBD and surrounding areas.
“This is an important traffic corridor and the upgrade will provide a
vital injection of jobs, unlock economic capacity and better serve our
communities now and for decades to come,” Mr Fletcher said.
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said the
project would relieve traffic congestion on the southern Gold Coast and
support on average over 300
jobs over the life of the project boosting
the Gold Coast local economy.
“The
tender process ensured all three tenderers, Seymour Whyte,
CPB
Contractors and
Lendlease had input into the design and were able to
explore innovative construction methods,” Mr Bailey said.
Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews said reaching this milestone
was welcome news for commuters through the southern Gold Coast.
“Works will include the construction of a third lane in each direction,
improved interchange ramps and a new
bridge for Stapley Drive at Exit
84, which will help alleviate motorway congestion between Mudgeeraba and
Varsity Lakes” Mrs Andrews said.
State Member for Gaven Meaghan Scanlon said the upgrades would help
improve traffic flow on the coast.
“Whether motorists are locals or visiting our beautiful region, this
upgrade is going to make it a lot easier for them to get around on the
Gold Coast,” she said.
There will be no speed or lane restrictions from 19 March to 29 April
2018 in the lead-up to, during and immediately after the Gold Coast 2018
Commonwealth Games.
Road construction on this stage of the
Pacific Motorway is expected to
commence after the Commonwealth Games and is scheduled for completion in
mid 2020, weather permitting.
This project, estimated to cost $180 million, is being jointly funded by
the Australian and Queensland governments with the Australian government
providing a capped contribution of $110 million and the Queensland
government to pay the balance.
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