SENATOR THE HON MURRAY WATT, FEDERAL MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

THE HON SHAYNE NEUMANN MP, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BLAIR

THE HON MARK BAILEY MP, QUEENSLAND MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS

LANCE MCCALLUM MP, STATE MEMBER FOR BUNDAMBA

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE

Both eastbound lanes along Brisbane Road are now open following repairs after the embankment slipped into the rail corridor during the major deluge across south-east Queensland in February and March 2022.

The repairs were jointly funded by the Albanese and Palaszczuk Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

The eastbound left lane between High Street and Taylor Street was closed for safety and Transport and Main Roads (TMR) prioritised works to restore Brisbane Road as quickly and safely as possible.

The road sustained significant damage to its foundation with cracks about 800mm into the left lane on Brisbane Road and a damaged zone extending four metres deep.

The repairs were not straightforward due to the complexity and safety requirements of working next to a rail corridor and the need to keep one eastbound lane open.

The challenging works over the last 12 months included drilling 22 large piles, which were 12 metres deep below the road level, pile capping, drainage works, surface works and guardrail installation.

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann:

"The works funded under DRFA are just a part of Queensland’s broader recovery from the 2022 disaster season.

“This was a huge task and we appreciate the patience of road users while they were occurring.

“We’re proud to have supported the Queensland Government rebuild critical roads across the state, connecting communities and helping people get on with their lives.”

Quotes attributable to State Member for Bundamba Lance McCallum:

"These challenging stabilisation works were required after Brisbane Road was impacted by unprecedented rainfall in February and March 2022.

"We recognise the challenges faced in completing this complex job.

"The nature of the work, location of the damage and the complexity and safety requirements of working next to an urban rail corridor that was in use while these repairs were undertaken were not straightforward.

"TMR and Queensland Rail engineers worked closely to develop a solution ensuring safety for road and rail users while also working to reopen both eastbound traffic lanes on Brisbane Road as a priority.

“I appreciate the patience of motorists and the community while these essential works were completed."

For up-to-date traffic information on road closures and conditions, visit qldtraffic.qld.gov.au, phone 13 19 40 or download the QLD traffic app.

For more information, contact the project team at metropolitanregion@tmr.qld.gov.au or call 3066 4338.