Expressions of interest called to update Ipswich Motorway masterplan

Expressions of interest have opened to update the Ipswich Motorway masterplan and develop a business case to upgrade the Oxley Interchange.

An updated masterplan for the remaining three-kilometre section of the Ipswich Motorway between Oxley and Darra, along with a business case for the first package to upgrade the Oxley Interchange, will assist in delivering safer and more reliable travel times.

Planning is expected to be complete in mid-2024.

The $25 million planning phase is joint funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments on a 50:50 basis.

The $400 million Ipswich Motorway Upgrade – Rocklea to Darra (Stage 1 Granard Road to Oxley Road) opened April 2021.

For more information, call 3066 4338 or email metropolitanregion@tmr.qld.gov.au.

Quotes attributable to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk:

“The Ipswich Motorway is an important connecting road for many South East Queenslanders, and we want to make sure it continues to function as our population grows.

“The updated masterplan for the final stretch, which will build on previous plans, will aim to make the motorway easier for motorists in the corridor between Oxley and Darra.”

State Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey:

“Getting on with this planning is another example of the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s commitment to improving transport in Queensland.

“We’re delivering better roads and services right across the state, helping Queenslanders spend less time behind the wheel and more enjoying our great lifestyle.”

Quotes attributable to Speaker of the House of Representatives and Federal Member for Oxley Milton Dick:

“When complete, these upgrades will make the Ipswich Motorway much easier and safer to use, and I’m looking forward to seeing it progress further.”

“The first stage of these Ipswich Motorway upgrades were delivered in April 2021, so it’s great to see we’re moving forward with the next three-kilometre section."

Quotes attributable to State Member for Mount Ommaney Jess Pugh:

“Demand for the Ipswich Motorway is only going to increase as our population continues to grow, so moving towards making it safer and more efficient is great news.

“The masterplan comes as part of the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s almost $3.9 billion, four-year road and transport plan for Greater Brisbane, supporting 3,280 good, secure jobs.

“In 2021 we completed the $80 million Sumners Road Interchange upgrade on the Centenary Motorway and this year work is starting on the $298 million Centenary Bridge duplication.”

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