Ipswich Motorway Upgrade flying through
03 April 2018
Federal Government: A
mammoth
roads project set to make life easier for people living west of
Brisbane is a step closer to completion, with detailed design for
the $400 million
Ipswich Motorway Upgrade: Rocklea to Darra—Stage 1, now
finalised.
Flyover footage showing what the project will eventually look like has
also been released to mark the occasion.
Federal Urban Infrastructure and Cities Minister Paul Fletcher said the
project had hit the ground running, with construction ramping up since
starting in October last year.
“Relief is in sight for the 85,000 motorists who use the Ipswich
Motorway daily, including more than 12,000 trucks that are experiencing
delays that are currently putting pressure on our freight network and
increasing the risks associated with road accidents,” Mr Fletcher said.
“This project will also support 470 direct and indirect
jobs—yet another
great example of how the Australian Government's $14.1 billion
investment in infrastructure across
Queensland is creating jobs and delivering the roads communities and
businesses need to thrive.”
State Transport and Main
Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the upgrade would help reduce
congestion and improve safety for the thousands of motorists who used
the motorway every day.
“We know that Ipswich is booming, and that's why this project is so
vital,” Mr Bailey said.
“Creating an easier, quicker commute is a key concern for so many people
who live in this area, and I'm proud to say we are getting closer to
completing this upgrade.”
Mr Bailey said he was pleased with the progress of the upgrade works so
far, and welcomed the release of the digital flythrough footage.
The flyover can be viewed at
https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/I/Ipswich-Motorway-Upgrade-Rocklea-to-Darra-Stage-1-Granard-Road-to-Oxley-Road
The Ipswich Motorway Upgrade: Rocklea to Darra—Stage 1 is jointly funded
by the Australian Government and the
Queensland Government on a shared
50:50 basis and is expected to be completed in late 2020.
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Source: Australian Government - www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au
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External Links: https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/I/Ipswich-Motorway-Upgrade-Rocklea-to-Darra-Stage-1-Granard-Road-to-Oxley-Road
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