Published Friday, 03 October, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Bullockhead Street off-ramp to close temporarily
The Bullockhead Street off-ramp from the Centenary Highway at Sumner will be closed to traffic temporarily from Sunday (5 October) until December 2008 to allow upgrade works on the existing highway to be completed.
The works include widening the road to connect with the new Ipswich Motorway and Centenary Highway interchange, being constructed as part of the Ipswich Motorway upgrade project.
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said a new, short-term Bullockhead Street off-ramp into the Sumner Park Industrial Estate would also be constructed during the closure.
“Following strong representations from local member Julie Attwood and the local business community, a new plan was drafted to delay the permanent closure of the off-ramp,” Mr Pitt said.
“Under this plan, a new $3 million off-ramp will be constructed to provide temporary access to the adjoining industrial estate from December 2008 until late 2009.
“This will give Brisbane City Council extra time to build a second entry and exit point into the estate between Wolston Road and Wacol Station Road.
“I’m pleased to be working with Julie and the local businesses to provide a solution that best meets the needs of the community.”
Member for Mount Ommaney Julie Attwood said providing suitable access options for businesses in the estate was essential for their continued productivity.
“We also understand the importance of maintaining access points for people who work and do business in Sumner Park,” Ms Attwood said.
“This new off-ramp will ensure that easy access to the estate’s businesses is maintained while a new access point is constructed.
"In the meantime, the Sumners Road off-ramp has been upgraded to include an additional left-turn-only lane that will open before the closure of the Bullockhead Street off-ramp.
"Motorists currently using the Bullockhead Street off-ramp along the Centenary Highway northbound will need to use the Sumners Road off-ramp to enter the industrial estate from Sunday until December 2008.
"Traffic signage and traffic management will direct motorists following the Bullockhead Street off-ramp traffic closure on October 5."
Media contacts: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819; Mrs Attwood’s Office 3279 5137
The works include widening the road to connect with the new Ipswich Motorway and Centenary Highway interchange, being constructed as part of the Ipswich Motorway upgrade project.
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said a new, short-term Bullockhead Street off-ramp into the Sumner Park Industrial Estate would also be constructed during the closure.
“Following strong representations from local member Julie Attwood and the local business community, a new plan was drafted to delay the permanent closure of the off-ramp,” Mr Pitt said.
“Under this plan, a new $3 million off-ramp will be constructed to provide temporary access to the adjoining industrial estate from December 2008 until late 2009.
“This will give Brisbane City Council extra time to build a second entry and exit point into the estate between Wolston Road and Wacol Station Road.
“I’m pleased to be working with Julie and the local businesses to provide a solution that best meets the needs of the community.”
Member for Mount Ommaney Julie Attwood said providing suitable access options for businesses in the estate was essential for their continued productivity.
“We also understand the importance of maintaining access points for people who work and do business in Sumner Park,” Ms Attwood said.
“This new off-ramp will ensure that easy access to the estate’s businesses is maintained while a new access point is constructed.
"In the meantime, the Sumners Road off-ramp has been upgraded to include an additional left-turn-only lane that will open before the closure of the Bullockhead Street off-ramp.
"Motorists currently using the Bullockhead Street off-ramp along the Centenary Highway northbound will need to use the Sumners Road off-ramp to enter the industrial estate from Sunday until December 2008.
"Traffic signage and traffic management will direct motorists following the Bullockhead Street off-ramp traffic closure on October 5."
Media contacts: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819; Mrs Attwood’s Office 3279 5137