Gateway Upgrade North

Designing

a

bright

future

for

Queensland

The Gateway Upgrade North project delivered an outstanding solution with a significant reduction in peak hour delays, increased safety measures and capacity to cater for projected increases in passenger and commercial vehicle usage.

The Gateway Upgrade North project widened the existing motorway from four to six lanes, include a cycleway, and developed a range of new and upgraded ramps and bridges. The project sought to address congestion and road safety issues that impacted the primary link roads to the Port of Brisbane and Brisbane Airport.

Innovative project design

As part of a design joint venture, SMEC delivered the project’s design including detailed design of all elements, geotechnical investigation management, temporary traffic design, and construction phase support.

Key considerations during the design included: managing high volumes of traffic on an existing motorway, widening an existing motorway over soft soils and sensitive environment and innovation in delivery to minimise adverse impact on road users.

Client

Lendlease, the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Transurban Queensland

Year

2014 – 2019

Location

Queensland, Australia

Expertise

Roads & Highways Construction Phase Services Geotechnics

Delivering an outstanding solution

The Gateway Upgrade North project was completed and officially opened in March 2019. Commuters saw a reduction in peak hour delays, increased safety measures and capacity to cater for projected increases in passenger and commercial vehicle usage. Our partnership and strong collaboration with Jacobs translated into an outstanding solution.