The City of Moreton Bay is set to receive enhancements to a key transport connection, with crews and equipment arriving at the Youngs Crossing upgrade site to begin works.
The upgrade will include the construction of a new four-lane bridge west of the existing Youngs Crossing bridge, as well as three new signalised intersections and improved pedestrian and active transport connections.
For generations, heavy rain events and water flows into the North Pine River and Sideling Creek have led to the closure of Youngs Crossing Road, causing delays and congestion on surrounding roads.
The road is used by more than 20,000 vehicles a day and since 2021 the crossing has been closed for an average of 12 days a year. This year, the road has already been closed for a total of 14 days.
Works will now begin on the $86 million program of works to be delivered by Seymour Whyte.
With construction beginning this month, the project is expected to be completed in mid-2027, weather permitting.
As work gets underway residents and road users are encouraged to register for project updates. For the latest on the project, visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/youngs-crossing and register via the ’Stay Connected’ link.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, said that each and every flood event at this crossing impacts both residents and businesses – sometimes for days on end.
“With Moreton Bay experiencing rapid growth, this project will deliver much-needed flood immunity and cater for increasing volumes of traffic on this stretch of road,” King said.
“The Australian Government is working in partnership with the Queensland Government and the City of Moreton Bay to deliver this crucial upgrade.”
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg, said that the State Government is committed to delivering the vital transport infrastructure communities across Queensland need to ensure safety, reliability, and connectivity.
“Part of the upgrade includes improvements to the Dayboro Road intersection, which includes boosting its turning capacities and the inclusion of additional lanes, new cyclist and pedestrian facilities and safety improvements.”
City of Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery, said, “It is an historic day, with the countdown to the 2027 opening of the new-four lane bridge and road officially underway. This is what happens when all levels of government work together for their communities.
“The site will become a hive of activity over the coming weeks as crews from our principal contractor, Seymour Whyte Constructions, work towards delivering this important flood-immune river crossing for City of Moreton Bay and its communities,” Mayor Flannery said.
“This highly anticipated upgrade is one of the most extensive road infrastructure projects to be delivered by Council, with other improvements including new pedestrian, cycling and safety features.
“I’m pleased that our Council has been able to pull this project out of the ‘too hard basket’ where it has been stuck for decades.”
