Project info
The Western Corridor program of works
Once completed, the Western Corridor transport projects will:
- improve connectivity and access for all transport users
- improve community and road safety
- support Queensland's economic development
- support and improve quality of life and environmental sustainability
- meet the future requirements of people living in a growing state.
The Queensland Government is responding to the region's traffic needs with a coordinated plan to improve Western Corridor transport. To meet the demand for road and rail infrastructure in the Western Corridor, there is a range of transport projects in the pipeline. Some projects are under construction, others will begin construction soon and some are at the planning stage:
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is working across all projects in the Western Corridor to manage traffic, minimise disruption and reduce inconvenience to motorists and communities.
The transport projects in the Western Corridor pipeline are addressing current and future transport challenges. These projects will provide a road system that will service the Western Corridor well into the future.
Thank you to our Western Corridor community and road users who continue to show support and patience throughout ongoing construction.
Traffic info
Traffic information
Upgrading major motorways and highways and keeping traffic flowing during construction is no easy task. Never before have so many transport projects been under construction so close to one another while such high traffic volumes are being maintained.
We use a range of methods to minimise traffic impacts and encourage safe and efficient traffic flow throughout construction, including:
- maintaining existing traffic lanes on major roads in peak times
- undertaking changes that impact traffic at night or outside peak times
- taking into account public holidays and events
- using barrier screens around construction sites to reduce driver distraction
- monitoring traffic using closed circuit television (CCTV)
- ensuring quick response teams are on hand to provide immediate assistance if a traffic incident occurs.
We’re doing our best to minimise disruption and inconvenience to motorists by carefully staging traffic changes, however due to the size and complexity of the projects in the Western Corridor, motorists may experience some traffic impacts during maintenance and construction activities. We will continue to keep motorists and the community informed about traffic changes.
Traffic changes
Information about traffic changes in the Western Corridor can be found in the Western Corridor road projects traffic update (November 2009) (PDF, 321 KB).
Further information
For more information about the construction work, contact the project team on freecall 1800 887 464, email info@horizon.incite.com.au or visit the Darra to Springfield Transport Corridor project.
Excess dimension transport
Transporters must seek approval to travel through the Ipswich Motorway by lodging an application with the Western Corridor Team. Application forms are to be e-mailed to apps.wcorridor@mainroads.qld.gov.au or faxed to (07) 3137 8922 during business hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. Please download and complete the Western Corridor excess dimension transport application form (PDF, 720 KB).
Applications should be submitted before 10 am to ensure assessment within 4 business days. For more information on the application procedure, please refer to the excess dimension transport application flyer (PDF, 1.37 MB).
