Council is upgrading Old Gympie Road between Anzac Avenue and Boundary Road. The upgrade will cater for predicted future traffic demands and improve the operation of this key transport corridor.
Project benefits
Once complete, the upgrade will:
- improve safety for road users and pedestrians by signalising key intersections
- reduce travel times and improve traffic flow by widening the road
- create better and safer active transport options by installing footpaths, cycle lanes and signalised pedestrian crossings
- improve the flood immunity with upgraded drainage to be installed along the corridor.
Project features
Features of the upgrade include:
- widening Old Gympie Road between Anzac Avenue and Boundary Road to provide two lanes in each directions (four lanes total)
- installing new traffic signals at 10 key intersections
- providing footpaths and on-road bicycle lanes throughout the project area
- landscaping and tree planting along the median and verges to green the corridor
- improving street lighting along the corridor
- upgrading existing bus stops, including new seating and shelters at some locations
- upgrading drainage and stormwater infrastructure to improve the flood immunity of the corridor.
View an overview map(PDF, 5MB) of the project.
Project timing and staging
The project will be delivered progressively in stages. Further information on timing and staging will be shared as planning progresses.
Viney Avenue to Highet Street
Early works including removal of trees, fence relocation and minor works will take place between February and May 2024 (subject to weather and site conditions).
View early works project notice(PDF, 2MB).
Underground works
Underground power works (including some work on private properties) is expected to commence in mid-late 2024.
Community engagement
Council has been consulting with the local community to inform the design for each stage of the project.
We are committed to keeping the community informed and working closely with impacted residents and businesses during the delivery of the project.