MEDIA STATEMENT: New alignment for the future Bruce Highway Western Alternative to be considered

New alignment for the future Bruce Highway Western Alternative to be considered

• The Crisafulli Government is exploring an alternative alignment for Stage 4 of the future Bruce Highway Western Alternative, with the original corridor options now ruled out.
• This follows more than 850 feedback submissions received during a 10-week consultation period.
• Investigations into a new alignment for the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) between Beerburrum and Moodlu will continue into early 2025.

 The Crisafulli Government is exploring an alternative alignment for Stage 4 of the future Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA), with the original corridor options now ruled out.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads considered more than 850 feedback submissions received during a 10-week consultation period held from late 2023 to early 2024.

The Crisafulli Government has listened to the feedback and ruled out the original options with investigations into a new alignment continuing into early 2025.

While feedback covered several themes, the majority of submissions received (70 per cent) included comments on the project design and corridor location, ideas for alternative routes, and suggestions to utilise existing roads.

Key concerns brought to light by the feedback included potential property impacts, preservation of the natural environment, lifestyle changes, cultural heritage considerations and public and active transport improvements.

A range of alternative alignments for the future motorway were put forward by the community, ranging from modifications to the original corridor options to entirely new routes.

Ongoing investigations for the future Moreton Motorway focus on supporting long-term growth across the region, improving connections between established and emerging communities, and easing congestion on road networks.

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the Crisafulli Government had heard the community’s concerns and the previous routes shared with the community in late 2023 have now been ruled out.

“New investigations into an alternative route are nearing completion and are expected to be complete in early 2025, when a more detailed project update can be provided,” Mr Mickelberg said.

“We're not just planning for a future motorway; we're shaping the future of transport in our state, ensuring it is integrated, sustainable and serves our rapidly growing communities and keeps Queenslanders moving.”

Corridor planning must balance the needs of both established communities and Elimbah’s expanded urban footprint, which is expected to accommodate significant future residential and employment growth outlined in the 25-year South East Queensland Regional Plan (ShapingSEQ 2023).

Community members are encouraged to subscribe to receive project updates or phone the project team on 1800 955 799 to register your details.

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