Brisbane’s US$5.1-6.5 billion tunnel project

Brisbane could benefit from a US$5.1-6.5 billion tunnel project.
Finance & Funding / June 24, 2024 1 minute Read
By MJ Woof
A new road tunnel link for Brisbane, Australia could help deal with the city’s traffic woes – image courtesy of © Martin Valigursky| Dreamstime.com


A new road tunnel for Brisbane in Queensland, Australia could cost from US$5.1-6.5 billion but would help address severe road congestion issues. The proposed Gympie Road Bypass Tunnel would link Kedron and Carseldine as a potential solution to ease congestion and reduce traffic on Gympie Road. 

The Queensland Government has allocated $212.8 million (A$318 million) to finalise plans for the tunnel.

A tolled bypass tunnel between Kedron and Carseldine would deliver faster travel times in Brisbane’s northern region while also reducing pressure on Gympie Road and return the corridor to local road users, as well as public and active transport. Gympie Road is a key route for north Brisbane and a major route linking Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. However, it is one of Queensland’s busiest, most congested roads. A new tunnel solution would benefit business and industry by improving productivity and efficiency for freight and commercial vehicles.

 

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