Veloway project headed for major October milestone
Published Sunday, 24 September, 2023 at 11:30 AM
Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services
The Honourable Mark Bailey
- Works are continuing on the Veloway 1 O’Keefe Street Velobridge project in Woolloongabba
- The steel truss bridge will be installed in October, construction and weather conditions permitting
- The project removes the need for active transport users to complete multiple at-grade crossings
The newest Veloway 1 (V1) connection will move closer to completion when a steel truss bridge is lifted into place over O’Keefe Street in Woolloongabba next month.
The $22.03 million velobridge project continues to make progress following the end of piling and substructure works and the beginning of above-ground bridge construction.
The October truss installation represents the next major milestone in what is a key upgrade for the V1, a dedicated cycleway running between South Brisbane and Underwood.
Quotes attributable to the Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey:
"Brisbane bike riders and anyone who utilises Queensland’s active transport network can be very excited about what the next few weeks hold for the O’Keefe Street velobridge project.
"With the upcoming installation of the steel truss bridge, we can really begin to visualise this valuable new connection for the V1.
"Already we can see steelwork happening for the bridge deck on the southern side of O’Keefe Street and I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of it come together.
"Once completed, V1 users will be able safely and efficiently continue their journey north or south without having to cross at Carl Street.
"And by removing the need for them to stop at the lights on O’Keefe Street, we’re also reducing pauses in traffic flow and delivering a win for motorists.
"More than 1800 bike riders use the V1 each weekday and they can expect a safer and easier journey thanks to the Queensland Government’s investment in this project."
Fast Facts
Construction commenced in late 2022 and is expected to be completed in late 2023, construction and weather conditions permitting.
This investment is estimated to support an average of 50 direct jobs over the life of the project.
The V1 attracts more than 1800 bike riders each weekday and 1200 each day on weekends.
Project webpage: https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/veloway-1-v1-cycleway-okeefe-street-construct-bridge-approaches
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Media contact – Minister Bailey office – 0419 288 284