Brisbane's biggest intersection upgrade hits major milestone

The transformation of one of Brisbane’s busiest intersections is more than 80 per cent complete, with workers clocking up 377,000 hours on the job.

The $257 million Moggill Road Corridor Upgrade is funded by the Australian Government and the Schrinner Council and will improve safety at one of the city’s most dangerous chokepoints.

Moggill Road is used by more than 38,000 vehicles a day, with an additional 12,000 vehicles a day accessing the road via Coonan Street.

More than 40 incidents were recorded at the Moggill Road and Coonan Street intersection between 2013 – 2020, with 13 resulting in hospitalisations and 23 requiring medical treatment.

The corridor upgrade will replace the Moggill Road and Coonan Street roundabout with a new four lane flyover, improving traffic flow and creating a safer, more efficient road corridor.

Two lanes on the new flyover opened to traffic in late June and the project’s latest milestone will means motorists can travel underneath, replacing a temporary diversion via Coonan Street.

The next phase of the project will involve asphalting remaining sections of the four-lane road, continued works on the overpass abutment and kerb and pavement works.

The new design will also improve pedestrian and cyclist safety through signalised crossings and shared paths once complete later this year.

Inbound cars will continue to use the current temporary diversion via the service road as Council finalises construction on the remaining lanes of Moggill Road.

Search for Moggill Road on Council’s website to learn more about the Moggill Road Corridor Upgrade Project.

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:

“This project is an example of the Australian Government’s commitment to delivering nation-shaping infrastructure, which will improve road connections and ease congestion in Indooroopilly.

“Whether it’s the Boundary Road level crossing at Coopers Plain, major upgrades to Beams Road or the Centenary Bridge Upgrade, we are delivering for Brisbane.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Senator for Queensland Anthony Chisholm:

“The progress to date on this major upgrade is great news for the more than 38,000 motorists that use Moggill Road each day, as well as 12,000 extra vehicles that access the road via Coonan Street.

“This upgrade is much needed, with more than 40 incidents recorded at the Moggill Road and Coonan Street intersection between 2013 and 2020, including 13 resulting in hospitalisations and 23 requiring medical treatment.”

“As our city continues to grow, the Albanese Government is pressing ahead with building the infrastructure that Brisbane needs to keep up with this growing demand.”

Quotes attributable to Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner:

“Brisbane is one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities and better roads and transport are critical to keeping Brisbane moving.

“That’s why we’re transforming major corridors like Moggill Road and Beams Road into free-flowing routes that will help all road users get home sooner and safer.

“We want people to be spending more time doing what they love and less time in traffic which is why we’re investing in major congestion-busting initiatives right across Brisbane.

“By building better roads, upgrading our existing transport network and improving public transport we can reduce congestion and deliver the safety improvements our growing city needs.”

Quotes attributable to Brisbane City Council Chair for Infrastructure Andrew Wines:

“The Schrinner Council made a commitment to Brisbane residents that we would build better roads and that’s exactly what we’re doing at Moggill Road.

“The Moggill Road upgrade will make travelling around Brisbane better for tens of thousands of residents each and every day.

“Major infrastructure projects can take time and they aren’t always convenient for residents in the short term, but the results will mean safer and more efficient roads.

“Brisbane’s growth is both an opportunity and a challenge which is why we’re investing in important road projects, like the Moggill Road corridor upgrade, to help keep Brisbane moving.”

Quotes attributable to Walter Taylor Ward Councillor Penny Wolff:

“The Moggill Road roundabout has been a pinch point for locals for many years and this upgrade will play a critical role in improving safety and reducing congestion.

“This is the biggest road project underway in Brisbane right now and I’m looking forward to seeing local residents reap the benefits once it’s complete.”