| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Completed |
| Transport Mode: | Technology solution |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Mid 2014 - Late 2015 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $34,832,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $17,416,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Moreton Bay Regional Council |
| State: | QLD |
Project DescriptionThis project will see the installation of Managed Motorways Intelligent Transport Systems on a 16 kilometre stretch of the Bruce Highway between its junction with the Gateway Motorway and the D'Aguilar Highway at Caboolture.
The Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to be installed include:
- ramp signals;
- variable message signs;
- vehicle detectors;
- dynamic ramp metering;
- six additional CCTV sites to build on the existing video monitoring network; and
- an upgrade to the existing ITS communication system.
In addition to these improvements, the project will also provide minor upgrades to the guardrails, maintenance bays and other safety elements as required. BenefitsThis project will :
- Reduced travel times;
- Improved efficiency and productivity of this stretch of the Bruce Highway;
- Improved safety; and
- Reduced congestion.
FundingThe Australian Government provided $17.416 million towards this $34.832 million project. TimetableConstruction commenced in mid 2014 and was completed in late 2015. |
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Project details last updated: 12/04/2016
