QLD Deception Bay Road upgrade reaches new project milestones

Community consultation is now underway on the proposed upgrade of Deception Bay Road between the Bruce Highway and Park Road/Lipscombe Road in Queensland following the release of the project design. 

This project will cover the last remaining two-lane section of Deception Bay Road. 

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

The proposed design for the project will include: 

• 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. 

“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,” Mr Whiting said. 

Feedback gathered from the community consultation phase will be used to inform the final layout of the upgrade, which will be carried out before the design and construction stage. 

This upgrade is set to provide a seamless transition from the interchange with the Bruce Highway that is currently being delivered. 

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

“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,” Mr Whiting said. 

In addition to the road upgrades, the project will also include the construction of a fauna overpass that will 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. 

“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,” Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said. 

Community consultation will close on 11 January 2023 and community members are encouraged to have their say. 

Project alignment (source: Queensland Government)

The overall Deception Bay Road upgrade is going to be delivered in two sections. 

Section 1 will run from Bruce Highway to Zammit Street and it will connect to the Bruce Highway Upgrade – Deception Bay Road interchange that is already under construction. Key features of this section include: 

• Increased road capacity from two to four lanes 
• Central medians to separate east and west bound traffic 
• A signalised intersection at Priests Road with signalised pedestrian crossings to improve safety and accessibility 
• An upgraded signalised intersection at Zammit Street with signalised pedestrian crossings to improve safety and accessibility 
• A U-turn for travel heading east and west permitted at Priests Road and Zammit Street 
• Service roads connecting to Deception Bay Road via a new signalised intersection at Priests Road 
• A fauna overpass to connect Freshwater National Park to wildlife habitat areas on the southern side of Deception Bay Road 
• Conveniently located bus stops 
• New off-road active transport paths 
• Improved drainage and flood immunity 

On the other hand, Section 2 will run from Zammit Street to Park Road and its key features include: 

• Increased road capacity from two to four lanes 
• Central medians to separate east and west bound traffic 
• New signalised intersections at Krause Street and Warroo Drive with signalised pedestrian crossings to improve safety and accessibility 
• An upgraded signalised intersection at Park Road and Lipscombe Road with signalised pedestrian crossings to improve safety and accessibility 
• A U-turn for travel heading east and west permitted at Krause Street and Warroo Drive 
• U-turns will be permitted at the signalised intersection at Deception Bay Road and Park Road/Lipscombe Road to travel west along Deception Bay Road and south along Lipscombe Road 
• A mid-block signalised pedestrian crossing near Bay Residential Village to provide safe access to eastbound and westbound bus stops 
• Conveniently located bus stops 
• New off-road active transport paths 
• Improved drainage and flood immunity 

Source: Queensland Government – Media Statements; Queensland Government – Department of Transport and Main Roads (1, 2); Roads & Infrastructure Australia