Transurban is partnering with the Queensland State Government to develop plans to widen the western section of the Logan Motorway.
The Logan Motorway supports the movement of over $1 billion in freight each day and is a key transport corridor across South-East Queensland providing access to the Brisbane Airport and Port of Brisbane.
An estimated 210,000 trips are made on the Logan Motorway every day, however congestion on the motorway is worsening and significantly impacting productivity and road safety.
Transurban’s Logan West Upgrade project aims to provide congestion relief and reduce travel times while improving road safety. The current scope of work includes:
- Adding an additional lane in each direction along the Logan Motorway between Centenary Motorway and the Mt Lindesay Highway, and an additional lane westbound between Boundary Road and Formation Street
- Upgrading the Formation Street interchange to cater for growing communities and industrial hubs
- Installing new smart motorway technologies
- Increasing vehicle height capacity across the Logan Motorway to allow for over-dimensional vehicles.
When complete, the project is forecast to reduce travel times by up to 20 minutes during peak periods in 2031, and remove around 6,100 vehicles from local streets.
Michelle Jablko, CEO highlighted the project as an example of successful public-private collaboration that delivers road transport solutions and vital infrastructure.
“Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city, with significant growth forecast over the coming years and decades.”
“This project will cater for this future growth by significantly reducing travel times on a vital Brisbane freight route, improving road safety and supporting the area’s sustainable development.”
What’s next?
Community consultation will commence in the second half of 2024 and Transurban will work with the Queensland Government to agree on a suitable funding model.
Once approved, construction is expected to be completed before the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.