Early works are now underway on the next stage of the Beams Road Level Crossing Removal project in the Brisbane suburb of Carseldine, following the recent awarding of the main construction contract to Bielby Hull Joint Venture in late 2023.
Beams Road is an important corridor for communities and experiences significant congestion at the rail level crossing site, particularly during peak traffic.
The Australian Government has committed $56.24 million towards the project, with the Queensland Government contributing $138.76 million and a commitment of $40 million from Brisbane City Council.
Construction of the four-lane Beams Road overpass will begin later this month with improvements to pedestrian and active transport connections, and will improve safety by separating road and rail traffic.
As part of the project, upgrading is now complete on Carseldine’s original Park ‘n’ Ride, including changing the entry to Balcara Avenue and improving commuter facilities.
Early works for this next stage include clearing the area, installing new boundary fences and relocating underground services, which will make way for the start of heavy construction.
The project is estimated to support an average of 185 direct jobs.
Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish said there had been significant community interest in the Beams Road rail level crossing removal project as a solution to ease traffic congestion and provide a smoother, safer and separated journey for road and rail commuters through Carseldine.
“The changes will also provide safer access to and from the Carseldine station and improve congestion in the area as well as provide better pedestrian and pushbike path access,” he said.
“I’ve been fighting for this project as the local member since 2017, so it’s great to see the next stage- the overpass itself- getting underway.”
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