Construction begins on Mount Lindesay Highway upgrade

The upgrade works on Mount Lindesay Highway between Johanna Street and South Street are set to begin, with the construction tender now awarded and construction to commence in November.

‘See Civil’ will carry out the construction works, which will include retaining current on-street parking arrangements and extending the left turn lane at Tamborine Street for improved southbound highway access.

The works will also include removal of the northbound left turn access at the South Street intersection from the Mount Lindesay Highway and maintains the existing left turn access to Jimboomba town centre (near Cerina Circuit).

The Mount Lindesay Highway (Brisbane ­– Beaudesert), Johanna Street to South Street (Jimboomba) duplication, will improve safety, ease congestion, and reduce travel times by widening the highway from two to four lanes, including construction of a new south bound bridge over the disused rail corridor.

Pedestrians and bike riders will also benefit with new active transport shared paths being installed and upgraded across the project.

The $95 million project is funded by the Australian and Queensland governments, with the Australian Government committing $63.4 million and the Queensland Government committing the remaining $31.6 million.

Early works on the project were completed in late 2022. The Queensland Government has a 10-year plan (2018-2028) for the Mount Lindesay Highway, with construction projects being delivered as funding becomes available.

For more information on this project, please email mountlindesay@tmr.qld.gov.au, call 1800 290 568 or visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au

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

“We are getting on with the job of delivering key infrastructure projects in Queensland.

“These important upgrades to the Mount Lindesay Highway will reduce congestion and improve safety and connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. They will also support an average of 70 direct jobs over the life of the project.

“The Mount Lindesay Highway is a critical freight route and this upgrade will improve safety and efficiency in this area.”  

Quotes attributable to Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish:

"This upgrade by the Miles and Albanese Government will increase capacity and improve safety along Mount Lindesay Highway between Johanna Street and South Street.

"The works will include optimisation of the parking at the Jimboomba State School, including the drop off and pick area on the western service road (Brisbane Street).

"It's great to see the 10-year forward plan continue to progress into delivery across stages. This is a great win for Jimboomba."

“Only a Miles Government will deliver the transport and roads that Jimboomba residents need.”

“The LNP can only deliver cuts – $1.6 billion from the transport budget and $60 million from road safety funding - and sacking 700 RoadTek workers”.

Quotes attributable to State Member for Logan Linus Power:

"This upgrade will not only support population growth in the area but will provide locals with a smoother, more efficient journey.

“Jimboomba locals are also set to benefit with increased lanes and intersection upgrades at Johanna and Tamborine streets, and South and Brisbane streets.

"Working with locals, I'll keep fighting to continue improving the Mt Lindesay Highway.”

MEDIA CONTACT:

• MINISTER KING – LYNDAL CURTIS 0497 847 212
• MINISTER MELLISH – LESLEY MAJOR 0419 288 284