Centenary Highway safety getting enhanced at Mt Ommaney

Motorists travelling from Brisbane’s western suburbs to the city will have a safer journey.

Work is starting this coming week on the $2 million Centenary Highway on-ramp upgrade.

Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey said this would remedy a crash hotspot at the highway’s inbound on-ramp, near the Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre.

“There have been several collisions near the merge of the inbound on-ramp at the Mt Ommaney interchange from Dandenong Road,” he said.

“Better acceleration and merge lanes for motorists entering the highway via the on-ramp will enhance safety, along with lighting improvements.

“Thousands of motorists will benefit from these works, whether they are travelling to work, picking up the kids from school or ducking into the shops.”

The project is expected to be completed in late 2015, weather and construction conditions permitting.

Minor delays are expected during works, with temporary lane closures at night, reduced speed limits, traffic control and lighting towers.

Required night work will generally be carried out Sunday to Friday, between 7pm and 5am.

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