Two major suburban road upgrades are moving closer to construction, with the Schrinner Council progressing contracting plans as part of a $1.9 billion investment to keep Brisbane moving.
The next steps for major upgrades at Chermside and Wynnum West are today (Tuesday 3 November) being considered by Council, paving the way for tenders to be released early next year.
The upgrades will tackle congestion, improve safety and help residents get home sooner and safer.
With hundreds of people moving to Brisbane every week, the works are part of the Schrinner Council’s broader $3.6 billion Suburbs-First Guarantee this financial year.
In Chermside, a busy intersection used by around 20,000 vehicles daily is in line for a major makeover, with new traffic lights, extra lanes and safer access to The Prince Charles Hospital.
The Hamilton Road, Western Avenue and Staib Road upgrade is expected to go to tender in February 2027, with construction expected to begin mid-2027.
The project will replace the existing give-way intersection with traffic lights, introduce safer pedestrian crossings and widen Hamilton Road to four lanes.
At Wynnum West, the Lindum rail crossing upgrade has reached another milestone, with underground electrical works finished and detailed designs complete.
The Schrinner Council will open the project up for construction tenders in January 2027, with a construction contractor expected to be appointed and commence works in mid-2027.
The upgrade will straighten the crossing, introduce traffic lights linked to the rail boom gates and improve pedestrian safety.
The latest milestones follow progress on other major suburban road upgrades across Brisbane.
Construction is now underway on the Archerfield Road, Azalea Street and Pine Road intersection upgrade at Inala, which carries 18,000 vehicles daily, with completion expected in late 2027, weather permitting.
At Carseldine, the recently completed Beams Road Stage 1B upgrade delivered four lanes and a new pedestrian underpass connecting the Cabbage Tree Creek Bikeway.
Further suburban road upgrades are also progressing at Esher Street (Tarragindi), Cavendish Road (Coorparoo), Honour Avenue (Graceville) and the Kessels and Orange Grove Road intersection (Salisbury).
Alongside these major upgrades, the Schrinner Council is investing a record $110 million through Operation Smooth to resurface almost one million square metres of Brisbane roads.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
“Hundreds more people are moving to Brisbane every week and we need to make sure our roads keep up.
“We’re not sitting around waiting for traffic to get worse. We’re getting stuck into the upgrades our growing city needs.
“We’re investing $1.9 billion this financial year to keep Brisbane moving, with major upgrades progressing across the suburbs.
“Whether it’s getting to hospital, dropping the kids at school or heading home from work, these are the roads Brisbane families rely on every day.
“We’ve just delivered four lanes at Beams Road, construction is underway in Inala and more major upgrades are on the way.
“Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital and we want people spending more time enjoying it, not sitting behind the wheel.”
Quotes attributable to Infrastructure Chair Cr Ryan Murphy
“We have developed a comprehensive infrastructure plan to keep Brisbane moving that includes building, improving, and maintaining our road assets right across the city.
“We’re targeting busy intersections where delays and safety concerns affect thousands of residents every day.
“Keeping Brisbane moving isn’t just about upgrading intersections. It’s also about looking after the roads we already have.
“That’s why we’re investing a record $110 million in smoother roads, with 100 roads resurfaced across more than 70 suburbs since July.
“Heavy rain has also taken a toll on our roads, with crews repairing more than 56,000 potholes this year.
“From major intersection upgrades to fixing potholes, we’re focused on practical improvements that make a difference to everyday journeys.”
