Tenders sought for second Centenary Bridge
04 April 2019
Tenders have been called for the
detailed design for a new
Centenary Bridge at Jindalee.
Queensland Premier and Member for Inala Annastacia Palaszczuk said
the detailed design was a key part of the government’s $20 million
allocation to fast track a
business case and technical investigations
for a new river crossing on the Centenary Motorway.
“Ultimately, this is about improving traffic flow and easing congestion
on the Centenary Motorway so motorists can get home sooner,” Ms
Palaszczuk said.
“It’s also about supporting jobs for Queenslanders through building the
infrastructure we need.
“The Centenary Bridge carries more than 85,000 cars a day and current
traffic modelling indicates 152,000 vehicles will want to cross that
bridge daily by 2036.
“We honoured our $4 million election commitment to deliver a business
case for a second Centenary Bridge at Jindalee, and added $16 million to
fast-track the design in our 2017/18 Budget.
“That planning will enable future bridge widening and additional
road
capacity southbound.”
Transport and Main
Roads Minister Mark Bailey the tender will include design for a new
three-lane northbound bridge, including geotechnical and environmental
investigations, and service relocations.
“This is a project that will bust congestion and improve traffic flow on
this critical stretch of road,” Mr Bailey said.
“The detailed design tender is expected to be awarded in the coming
weeks and is another important step in the planning process for
improvements to the Centenary Motorway.
“Detailed design is expected to start mid-year and take about 12
months.”
Member for Mt Ommaney Jess Pugh said progress was being made on key
upgrades planned for the area.
“Residents who travel on the Centenary Motorway know how congested it
can get near the bridge and further south at the Sumners Road
interchange,” Ms Pugh said.
“We are hoping to award the tender for construction of the Sumners Road
interchange soon, and I’m pleased to see we are making progress on the
design and planning for this major project, as well.
“These projects will make a real difference for people who travel
through western
Brisbane because it will ultimately mean less time spent in the car,
and more time spent doing what they enjoy.”
Opportunities for community feedback on the design for a new Centenary
Bridge are planned for later this year.
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