Bruce Highway Western Alternative

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Bruce Highway Western Alternative

General information
TypeHighway  (Proposed)
Major junctions
South endNot yet determined Kallangur
 
North endNot yet determined Beerburrum
Location(s)
Major settlements Narangba, Moorina, Moodlu
Highway system

Bruce Highway Western Alternative is a proposed highway from Kallangur to Beerburrum in Queensland, Australia. When completed it will reduce traffic on the Bruce Highway and provide a more convenient means of travel to north and south for residents of new developments in Upper Caboolture and surrounding areas. [1]

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Funding and program status

As at July 2022 funding of $20 million has been allocated for the planning study. Planning is being progressed in four stages. The alignment for stage 1 has been confirmed, and planning for stage 2 is continuing. [1]

Stage 1

The alignment for stage 1 runs 8.3 kilometres (5.2 mi) from Caboolture River Road in Moorina to the D'Aguilar Highway in Moodlu, following a fairly straight line along an existing power line easement. It passes through Upper Caboolture, crosses the Caboolture River, and then passes through Bellmere. [1]

Stage 2

Stage 2 will run approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Narangba to Moorina, with corridor options still being evaluated. [1]

Stages 3 and 4

Stage 3 is from Bald Hills Interchange to Narangba, and stage 4 is from Moodlu to Sippy Downs Interchange . [1]

Development west of Caboolture

The land adjacent to stage 1 of the road is the site of a new regional city to be known as Caboolture West. It is planned that, over the next 40 years, it will grow to accommodate 30,000 new homes with a population of 70,000. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "North Brisbane Bruce Highway Western Alternative, planning". Queensland Government. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  2. "Caboolture West". Queensland Government. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.