Project Newsletter September 2015
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OA D E R IDG N R KE AC BR BR AU N D S D TR A A EE O D T R O A E D R A O E O L R R G E A I G D D N I R U N N N E T E K T C O A P N R E B S E D A C N I D B G A T E R O Gateway A D D A UPGRADE O R E E G D U Project Newsletter N NORTH September 2015 The Gateway Upgrade North project has progressed to the final design stage following the announcement of a preferred contractor to design and construct the $1.162 billion project. Following a ten month tender process conducted by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Transurban Queensland, Lend Lease About the Engineering Pty Limited has been chosen to design and construct the Gateway Upgrade North project. project: The interactive tender process has ensured the ` the Gateway Upgrade best value outcomes and the most innovative solutions to provide maximum benefit to motorists North project is jointly and the community. funded by the Australian and Queensland The original Gateway Upgrade North Preferred Plan was released to the public in October 2013. Governments As a result of the tender process, a number of ` involves upgrading the key innovations have been made to improve the Gateway Motorway to six Preferred Plan, including: lanes between Nudgee ` Future proofing the motorway by making allowance for the six lane upgrade to and Bracken Ridge be widened to eight lanes in the future, ` will widen the Deagon accommodating forecasted traffic increases and Deviation to provide two population growth. lanes in each direction ` Incorporating an off-road pedestrian and bicycle path along the entire length of the project with between Depot Road and covered rest areas and a new pedestrian/cycle Bracken Ridge Road connection over the Sandgate Road/Shorncliffe ` includes the construction rail line. of a new, off-road shared ` Constructing a new northbound bridge over See map overleaf for further detail on the project’s Sandgate Road and the Shorncliffe rail line to design pedestrian and cycle replace the existing bridge and avoid long term path between Nudgee maintenance issues. Early works update and Bracken Ridge ` Improved outcomes for the Deagon Racecourse. The early works currently being undertaken by ` will enhance safety, ease Under the Preferred Plan the racetrack had to contractor Fulton Hogan are well advanced. These be realigned, however under the revised design works are preparing the site for construction of congestion and improve the track will be unaffected and only the starting the major works and include earthworks and freight movements on the chute will be relocated. drainage near the Nudgee Golf Course and north of national network Nundah Creek. ` Significantly reduced impact on the Deagon ` installs Intelligent Wetlands. These early works will be completed by October Transport Systems such ` Relocation of the motorway ramps to and from 2015 (weather permitting). as variable message the upgraded Deagon Deviation to improve The relocation of several Energex towers is also safety outcomes and increase capacity. required to enable the widening of the motorway. signs, CCTV cameras and ` Rehabilitation of the Gateway Motorway Preparatory works are underway just north of the variable speed signs. between Bracken Ridge and the Bruce Highway Nudgee interchange and will involve the construction including pavement and safety improvements. of new poles and removal of existing towers. Nudgee Service Nudgee Golf Course Centre Artist impression of Nudgee Road interchange (looking south) Safety improvements Grade separated crossings will be provided: ` under Nudgee Road at Nudgee Following completion of the project motorists will benefit from ` over the Gateway Motorway at Nudgee Road significant safety improvements including: ` over Sandgate Road and the Shorncliffe rail line at Deagon ` upgrades to interchanges with the lengthening of on and off-ramps ` under Bicentennial Road at Boondall ` installation of median and roadside barriers ` under Deagon Deviation. ` extra lanes and wider shoulders ` separation of local traffic using the Deagon Deviation from Five covered rest areas will also be provided along the new motorway traffic shared pathway. These facilities will include lighting, seating and ` closure of northbound Sandgate Road on-ramp to eliminate drinking water for people and pets (at two locations), providing an weaving and avoid the impact of local traffic using the motorway opportunity for pathway users to take a rest and enjoy the natural for short local journeys surroundings. ` improved motorway alignment by easing curves Improvements to footpaths will also be made along: ` installation of Intelligent Transport Systems such as variable ` Nudgee Road message signs, CCTV cameras and variable speed signs. ` Depot Road. Changes to Deagon Deviation To improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety and access to the To improve motorists’ safety, a number of changes will be made to North Boondall train station, the Sandgate Road and Holroyd Street the Deagon Deviation. intersection will be signalised. ` Two new northbound lanes will be constructed to separate Redcliffe bound traffic from the Gateway Motorway - this means motorists will travel along Sandgate Road and continue onto the new Deagon Deviation without needing to use the motorway. ` Through the interactive tender process, design improvements have led to the relocation of the northbound off-ramp to the Deagon Deviation – this means motorway traffic travelling north to Redcliffe will now exit left off the motorway just before the Depot Road off-ramp and travel over the Gateway Motorway on a new overpass to seamlessly join with the new northbound Deagon Sketch of rest area along shared pathway Deviation. Constructing this new northbound Deagon Deviation connection What’s next greatly improves safety outcomes by eliminating weaving on the Over the coming months, Lend Lease will commence motorway, as well as increasing motorway capacity. detailed design and further preliminary investigative works. More detail about how these changes to the Deagon Deviation will This stage progresses the design ready for construction to affect your journey are provided on the maps overleaf. start in early 2016. Activities expected to occur over the coming months include: Active transport connections ` geotechnical and pavement condition investigations The Gateway Upgrade North project will significantly improve active ` surveying transport infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists. This includes ` inspections of existing structures and condition surveys construction of a new, off-road shared pedestrian and cycle path on existing roads along the length of the project from Nudgee to Bracken Ridge, with ` detailed final construction planning and approvals connections to existing local bicycle and pedestrian networks. ` set up of site office at Transport and Main Roads’ Depot The new pathway will be 3.5m wide and will connect the Kedron Road facility Brook Bikeway at Nudgee to the existing Gateway Motorway ` set up of other construction compounds pedestrian/cyclist underpass at Bracken Ridge, making use of any ` preparation and early temporary works existing shared paths adjacent to the Gateway Motorway. ` water, electricity and communications services survey The new pathway will provide safe and sustainable travel for and relocation. pedestrians and cyclists on the north side of Brisbane. Sandgate Station BCC Gateway Upgrade North project revised design Transfer Centre Nudgee Extended on and off-ramps at Boar Rd Bicentennial Road interchange New bridges over Nundah Creek d St Rd e Deagon Boondall Station Wetlands Ridg New Nudgee Road n bridge over Gateway Redcliffe Nudgee acke Brisbane Realignment of motorway to Motorway Golf Course Br See below for details New northbound Deagon Access to Deagon Deviation via Entertainment on how the Deagon ease curves and improve safety Deviation connection separate upgraded Braun Street/Depot Centre B k ic e Deviation will work from Gateway Motorway Rd intersection e e Childs Rd n r t C e Nudgee Waterhole n h Deagon Deagon Wetlands n a Realignment of d Reserve New northbound bridge over i a Deviatio Connect to existing Deagon n l u motorway to ease curves n N bikeway bridge Racecourse Sandgate Road/Shorncliffe R Extended on and rail line, including new d and improve safety off-ramps at Nudgee Nudgee Br shared pathway Road interchange aun St Connect to existing bikeways Service Centre New signalised intersection Nudgee Airport Depot Road widened to North at Bracken Ridge Road/ Line Station four lanes between Braun Boondall ncliffe Rail Barfoot Street to replace Station Stanwor Shor existing roundabout Street and the Gateway Boondall Motorway ramps Station Connect to existing New northbound access Closure of Sandgate Road th River ay Pine w bikeways to Deagon Deviation and northbound on-ramp or Rd Legend ot Redcliffe via overpass from M Tinchi Tamba ay St the Gateway Motorway w t Main alignment – 3 lanes minimum New shared cycle/pedestrian pathway e et New signalised intersection Wetlands Reserve at G rr ek at Sandgate Road/Holroyd in each direction Ba Cre Access to shared cycle/pedestrian pathway Connect to existing e Street for improved access to Nudgee Jim Soorley Bikeway Rd re Pedestrian overpass Rd T North Boondall train station Sa Off-ramp e t e nd ag ga b te Pedestrian underpass Ridg b Incorporation of already a Rd On-ramp Rd Br n Depo C uc Bruce Highway completed works from Gateway Rest area along shared pathway e acke Additional Lane Project High k Modifications to local road e Br Fauna underpass