Have your say on Deception Bay

Transport and Main Roads is calling for feedback on the proposed upgrade of Deception Bay Road, following release of the design today.

The proposal covered the final, two-lane section of Deception Bay Road, between the Bruce Highway and Park Road/Lipscombe Road.

Member for Bancroft Chris Whiting said the release of the proposed design was another milestone in a project he has been championing for years.

“The Palaszczuk Labor Government is powering on with upgrades in our area, and today we can take the first look at upgrades on Deception Bay Road,” Mr Whiting said.

The proposed future improvements aim to reduce travel time and improve safety and efficiency for road users including:

• widening Deception Bay Road to provide a four-lane, median-divided, arterial road
• signalised and upgraded intersections to better manage traffic flows, improve safety and reduce congestion
• new service roads to improve safety for people accessing Deception Bay Road
• off-road active transport pathways
• a new signalised pedestrian crossing on Deception Bay Road between Park Road/Lipscombe Road and Tallagon Court to improve safety and accessibility
• eight bus stops.

“We know how important community consultation is to delivering a quality upgrade that meets the needs of the community, so I encourage locals to get involved,” he said.

“Up to 21,000 vehicles use this section of Deception Bay Road each day and we're expecting traffic volumes to increase as the Moreton Bay region continues to prosper.

“I don’t want to see these people stuck in traffic so it’s important we get it right from the start.

“All feedback will be used to inform the final layout, before we move ahead design and construction down the track.”

Mr Whiting said increasing the project would provide a seamless transition from the interchange with the Bruce Highway, which was currently under construction.

“We have a $163 million project motoring along just down the road, which will feed directly into the duplication of Deception Bay Road,” he said.

“Not only will these investments benefit drivers, they will also make a huge difference in the safety of bike riders and pedestrians too.

“We are delivering road infrastructure where our community needs it, whether you are on four wheels, two wheels or two feet, your journey will be safer and quicker."

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said a fauna overpass would also be built to connect the northern and southern areas of Freshwater National Park.

“This fauna overpass will be the largest delivered by my department to date, which marks another important wildlife conservation achievement for the area," Minister Bailey said.

“We already have strong fauna management measures in place on the Bruce Highway and this bridge will add to the safe passage of wildlife.

"It will be a significant piece of infrastructure, allowing native animals to move safely between these habitat areas and away from busy roads.”

Mr Whiting encouraged community members to get involved.

“These major road projects are transforming how we travel through the region, so it’s only right that the many people who live here have a say,” he said.

Community consultation will close on 11 January 2023.

For more information on this project and to provide feedback, visit www.yoursay-projects.tmr.qld.gov.au/deception-bay-road-bruce-highway-park-road.

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