Construction Update April 2010 Houghton Highway Duplication Project The Department of Transport and Main Roads is delivering the landmark $315 million Houghton Highway Duplication Project. The project involves construction of a new 2.7km road, cycle and pedestrian bridge between Brisbane and Redcliffe. ABOVE: Installation of a temporary steel falsework structure in progress alongside the Clontarf end of the old Hornibrook Bridge. This will be used to assist construction of a new recreational / fishing platform, which will extend 100m into Hays Inlet from the Clontarf portal of the old bridge. • Installation of a temporary steel falsework structure is Current works underway alongside the Clontarf end of the old Hornibrook Bridge. This structure will assist the project team to build a • Completion works for the new Ted Smout Memorial Bridge new recreational / fishing platform, which will extend 100m are continuing across Bramble Bay. The bridge is being into Hays Inlet from the Clontarf entry portal of the old bridge. progressively fitted-out with expansion joints, asphalt road Restoration of the heritage-listed entry portal is also underway. surface, concrete footpaths, traffic barriers, guard rails, electrical conduit, and overhead gantries. • Development of the northern embankment of the new Ted Smout Memorial Bridge is continuing at Clontarf Point. Works • Construction of the new Pine River fishing platform is in progress in this area include construction of foreshore continuing in the middle of the bay. The fishing platform is landscape features and the northern approach roads to the being built on the seaward side of the Ted Smout Memorial new bridge. Bridge, next to the main channel into the Pine River. A wheelchair-accessible walkway will connect the platform to the • Roadworks for the new southern approaches to the Houghton shared pedestrian / cycle path that runs along the length of Highway are continuing on Deagon Deviation and the the new bridge. Hornibrook Highway at Brighton. • Work is progressing on the construction of the new pedestrian • Roadworks for the new northern approaches to the Houghton / cycle underpass beneath the Brighton end of the new Ted Highway are continuing on along Elizabeth Avenue, Hornibrook Smout Memorial Bridge and Houghton Highway bridge. The Esplanade, and on the new bridge embankment at Clontarf underpass beneath the Clontarf end of the bridges is now open. Point. • Access to the Brighton and Clontarf carparks of the old Timing Hornibrook Bridge is closed to all traffic, pedestrians and • Completion works for the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge will cyclists. Both carparks will remain closed throughout the continue over the next couple of months. The bridge is construction period. Alternative parking opportunities may be expected to be opened in mid 2010 (weather and construction available at Brighton Park and along Hornibrook Esplanade. conditions permitting). • Pedestrian and cyclist access at the Clontarf end of the • After the Ted Smout Bridge is opened to pedestrians and old Hornibrook Bridge has changed. Access via the bridge cyclists, the old Hornibrook Bridge will be closed for demolition. carpark area and public steps from Inlet Terrace (at the top of The old bridge must be demolished, as it has deteriorated the Clontarf Point cliff) is completely closed. This access will severely. Both bridge entry portals will be retained and restored. remain closed throughout the construction period. Part of the Clontarf end of the bridge will be reconstructed as the • Alternative access is available via the new permanent new Hays Inlet recreational / fishing platform. pedestrian / cycle path that runs along the Hornibrook • Upgrade works on the existing Houghton Highway bridge Esplanade foreshore and under the Clontarf end of the Ted will commence once the new Ted Smout Memorial Bridge is Smout Memorial Bridge and Houghton Highway bridge. opened to traffic. This route is signed. Additional signed detour routes will be provided as required during storm events and king tides. • Access for swimmers, boats and personal watercraft is restricted Construction impacts around all Houghton Highway construction sites in Bramble Bay. • Traffic is being redirected around roadworks on Hornibrook • Marine traffic navigating the main channel into the Pine River Esplanade and Elizabeth Avenue, near the Clontarf end of and through Hays Inlet will be required to pass through / under the Houghton Highway. At least one lane in each direction bridge construction works in progress in these areas. Changes will remain open at all times while these roadworks are in to the local speed and navigation conditions have been progress. implemented, and are signed. Changes to local marine access • Traffic is being redirected around roadworks on the Hornibrook and speed / navigation conditions are detailed in Notices to Highway at Brighton, between Deagon Deviation and Twenty- Mariners issued by the Harbourmaster. These are posted on the fifth Avenue. Temporary partial traffic lane closures will occur Maritime Safety Queensland website – www.msq.qld.gov.au. in this area from time- to-time, and short delays should be expected. • Traffic will be redirected from time-to-time around roadworks Safety on Deagon Deviation at Brighton. At least one lane in each Please take care when travelling through the construction zone. direction will remain open at all times while these roadworks Observe any changed speed limits, and be aware of the workforce are in progress. Two inbound lanes will remain open during delivering the project. morning peak periods. Two outbound lanes will remain open Please slow down – roadwork safety is your responsibility too. during afternoon peak periods. We thank you for your interest in this project. • Please take care when travelling through around the roadworks. Speed limits may be reduced in some areas. All traffic changes will be signed, and traffic controllers will be in place to direct motorists, pedestrians and cyclists as required. Detour paths around roadworks will also be provided for Find out more pedestrians and cyclists as required. • The new pedestrian / cyclist underpass beneath the Clontarf Website: www.tmr.qld.gov.au (search projects for Houghton Highway) end of the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge and Houghton Highway Phone: 1800 626 976 (business hours) bridge is now open. The underpass at the Brighton end of the bridges will remain closed until the Ted Smout Memorial Email: [email protected] Bridge is opened in mid 2010. Signed detour paths are Site office: (07) 3269 0109 (business hours) provided for pedestrians / cyclists. Urgent / after hours enquiries: 0418 785 370 (Project Manager) • Fenced-off worksites are established in sections of Decker Park at Brighton, and along the Brighton and Clontarf Point CALL 13 19 40 FOR INFORMATION ON ROAD CLOSURES OR TO REPORT TRAFFIC foreshores. Access to these areas is closed to the public. INCIDENTS AND ROAD SAFETY ISSUES. Signed detour paths are provided for pedestrians / cyclists..