Completion of Deagon Deviation overpass a major milestone for Gateway Motorway upgrade
26 June 2018
Queensland Government:
An important milestone has been reached on the
Gateway Motorway Upgrade North project with the opening of the new
Deagon Deviation overpass.
Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities, Paul Fletcher said
the $1.14 billion jointly funded project was on track for completion
later this year.
“The Deagon Deviation overpass is one of the largest of 13 structures
being built or widened as part of this major project, which will see the
motorway widened to three lanes in each direction between Nudgee and
Deagon,” Mr Fletcher said.
“The overpass completion marks a significant construction milestone for
the project.”
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main
Roads Mark Bailey said the opening of the new Deagon Deviation
significantly improved safety for motorists.
“The Deagon section of the motorway has a poor crash record,
highlighting the need for significant safety improvements.”
“We are advising motorists that in conjunction with the opening of the
Deagon Deviation overpass, the project would involve closing the
northbound Sandgate Road on-ramp to the motorway at Boondall.“ Mr Bailey
said.
“Building this new dedicated overpass and the new grade-separated
connection greatly improves safety for motorists by eliminating weaving
and merging on the motorway, as well as increasing capacity by
separating local traffic from motorway traffic.”
Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth said, “Local residents have said
they are looking forward to the completion of this project. People
appreciate the billion dollar investment the Coalition Government has
made in their area.”
“Motorists are reminded to continue to be aware of local traffic signage
and changed conditions when travelling through road works,” Mr Howarth
said.
“We thank motorists and the local community for their ongoing patience
as we deliver this important upgrade project for south-east Queensland.”
State Member for Sandgate and Minister for Local Government Stirling
Hinchliffe said:
“This is a great outcome for residents and commuters on the Northside
and it will help to deliver improved traffic flows in the area.
“I want to thank residents for their patience during construction on
this important project, which will also improve safety on the local road
network.”
The Gateway Upgrade North project is jointly funded by the Australian
Government ($914.18 million) and the Queensland Government ($228.54
million).
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Source: Queensland Government - www.statements.qld.gov.au
Contact: Media contact for Minister Bailey Carmel Robertson, 0439 347 875
External Links: www.gatewayupgradenorth.com.au
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