Logan Motorway Benefits Active Transport Users

Pedestrians and cyclists will benefit from the $512 million Logan Motorway Enhancement Project, thanks to shared cycle and pedestrian paths and dedicated bicycle lanes.

Treasurer Curtis Pitt said the Transurban Queensland market-led proposal included 2km of shared cycle and pedestrian paths.

“The Logan Motorway Enhancement Project involves upgrading parts of the Logan and Gateway Extension motorways, including improving key congestion hot spots and building new south-facing ramps at Compton Road,” Mr Pitt said.

Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey said the shared paths will run along the Beaudesert Road/Mt Lindesay Highway corridor between Illaweena Street and Acacia Street

“There will be dedicated bicycle lanes through the intersections with traffic signals that will be upgraded,” Mr Bailey said.

Member for Stretton Duncan Pegg said the lanes would make a valuable link for the cycle network for the community.

“The project also includes a distinctive bridge allowing pedestrians and cyclists to travel over the new eastbound service road linking to the Gateway Extension Motorway,” Mr Pegg said.

“An on-road cycle lane and an off-road footpath will be constructed on each side of Compton Road.”

Member for Algester Leeanne Enoch said this was a great addition to the project that will improve road safety and travel times for all local road users.

“Not only is the project a big win for local motorists, but cyclists and pedestrians will also share the benefits of this Queensland-first Market-Led Proposal,” Ms Enoch said.

Member for Woodridge Cameron Dick said the plans included an on-road cycle lane on each side of Wembley Road.

“There will be an off-road footpath and an on-road bike path on each side of Wembley Road which is great for local families and cyclists,” Mr Dick said.

Member for Logan Linus Power said detailed design of the Logan Motorway Enhancement Project, including the pedestrian and cycle paths will begin early next year.

“Construction of the project will take two years and is expected to start in mid-2017,” he said.

“The project will support about 1,300 jobs, which is great news for south east Queensland.”

The 130m bridge is visible in the ‘user experience’ videos which are available on the LEP website at www.loganenhancementproject.com.au/explore-the-design

For more information about the project, please visit www.loganenhancmentproject.com.au

Pedestrian and cycle paths will be installed at:

• Beaudesert Road/ Mt Lindesay Highway:
  • Off-road shared path on the eastern side of Mt Lindesay Highway and Beaudesert
  • Road, including a 130m new bridge structure over the new eastbound service road traffic lanes.

• Wembley Road
  • On-road cycle lane on each side of Wembley Road
  • Off-road footpath on each side of Wembley Road

• Compton Road
  • On-road cycle lane on each side of Compton Road
  • Off-road footpath on each side of Compton Road

• lllaweena Street underneath the Gateway Extension Motorway
  • Off-road Shared Path on the northern side of Illaweena Street.

Source
Media Statements
Minister for Main Roads, Road Safety and Ports and Minister for Energy, Biofuels and Water Supply
The Honourable Mark Bailey
Tuesday, December 06, 201