The Beams Road upgrade between Carselgrove Avenue and Handford Road, has reached the halfway point, marking a major step towards easing congestion and improving safety on one of Brisbane’s busiest northside corridors.
National Road Safety Week, running from 17 – 24 May 2026, highlights the importance of making roads safer for everyone.
The upgrade will ease congestion along this major arterial route, which carries around 20,000 vehicles daily, while improving safety and connectivity for pedestrians and bike riders.
Works over recent months have focused on major underground drainage and service relocations.
Construction is now complete on widening the Cabbage Tree Creek crossing to support four lanes of traffic and address a known congestion constraint along the corridor.
A large crane with a 500-tonne lifting capacity was used to install precast culverts required to carry the additional lanes across the creek.
The project also includes new shared paths and a pedestrian underpass at Cabbage Tree Creek, providing a safer, separated crossing for pedestrians and cyclists, as well as linking directly into the Cabbage Tree Creek Bikeway.
The first stage of the Beams Road upgrade, between Lacey Road and Balcara Avenue, was completed in early 2025 and included new traffic signals at Dorville Road, widened road sections and improved shared path connections.
The Beams Road upgrade is jointly funded by the Australian Government, which has committed $50 million, and Brisbane City Council under its Better Roads for Brisbane program.
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:
“Reaching the halfway mark on the Beams Road upgrade is an exciting milestone for this project that will improve safety, boost capacity and ease congestion for Brisbane’s northside.
“Alongside other major road projects across Brisbane, this upgrade is improving connectivity, reducing congestion and supporting the city’s continued growth.”
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor of Brisbane Adrian Schrinner:
“We’re delivering a major upgrade for Brisbane’s north, with the Beams Road project now halfway complete.
“We want to help people get around our city sooner and safer which is why we’re building better roads like Beams Road to keep Brisbane moving.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Lilley Anika Wells:
“Northsiders know the Beams Rd corridor is one of the busiest roads in our part of the world.
“Alongside the new Beams Rd overpass, this road project will deliver greatly improved traffic flow and better connectivity for motorists and other road users.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Petrie Emma Comer:
“Once works are complete in late 2026, motorists can expect smoother and more reliable journeys, improved safety for all road users and better connections across Brisbane’s growing northern suburbs.
“The upgrade will also support continued growth in Carseldine and Fitzgibbon by delivering infrastructure designed to meet future demand.”
Quotes attributable to Bracken Ridge Ward Councillor Sandy Landers:
“This major upgrade is great news for our local community, helping ease congestion and making everyday trips quicker and less stressful for residents.
“It’s fantastic to see this project taking shape, with real progress being made to support our growing community and keep Brisbane moving for years to come.”
