M1 motorists have been given a sneak peek at the $749 million M1 upgrade from Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill.
Ahead of community consultation next week, new concept footage has been unveiled for the jointly-funded eight kilometre project which will feature more lanes on the M1, a new busway to Springwood and bikeway to Paradise Road.
Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge said the footage would allow motorists to experience the state-of-the-art upgrade before it happens.
“Construction will begin next year and will eventually mean this section of the M1 will be widened from six to eight lanes,” Mr Tudge said.
“That means quicker travel times for motorists, and most importantly it will get everyone home sooner and safer.”
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said with locals already starting to reap the benefits of a $195 million upgrade of the M1/Gateway merge, the Queensland Government would put its foot on the pedal with a 721 job project to tackle congestion in the growing Logan area.
“The Queensland Government is building a bigger and better M1, with $2.3 billion locked in to get people home sooner,” Mr Bailey said.
“This upgrade will take local traffic off the motorway, get more people on buses and bikes, and cut congestion with more lanes through the busy Springwood section.”
Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said over the coming weeks, around 110,000 residents will receive information in their letterboxes with the most up-to-date information on Stage 2 of the M1 upgrade from Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill.
”The four-page newsletter explains the project and what they can expect. It will show the exciting plans for the new park ‘n’ ride and bus station at Rochedale, connecting the busway through to Springwood,” Mr Vasta said.
“The design is now at a point where we can provide an early update for the public to see what this new upgrade may look like, and what it will mean for the entire community.”
Member for Springwood Mick de Brenni said a key feature of the multi-million dollar upgrade would be the 6.6km extension of the south east busway to Springwood and a brand new bus interchange as Rochedale.
“Locals are always telling me they want better public transport in their area and to major hubs in Brisbane and Logan – and we’re delivering,” Mr de Brenni said.
“The dedicated busway to Springwood means quicker travel times, less competition with buses and cars on local streets, and room for an additional 1.7 million passengers.”
