First Sumners Bridge opens as construction continues in Queensland

Image from the beginning of construction.

The Queensland Government’s $80 million Sumners Road overpass project is progressing with the first of two new bridges now complete.

The Sumners Road overpass project will see two new intersections constructed, a new two lane eastbound bridge, a new four lane bridge with provisions for pedestrians and a cycle track built as an underpass below the western intersection.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said it’s projects like the Sumners Road Interchange which are an important economic driver and vital in supporting jobs during these challenging times.

“We have a $23 billion roads and transport program in Queensland, and I want every Queenslander to know that we’re powering ahead with these projects to help support 21,500 jobs, including 13,500 in our regions,” Ms. Palaszczuk said.

She said the government was committed to supporting a pipeline of upgrades to improve travel along the Centenary motorway.

“More than 35,000 vehicles use this stretch of road daily and I want people to be able to get home sooner and safer so they can spend more time with their families,” Ms. Palaszczuk said.

Member for Mount Ommaney Jess Pugh is thrilled to see this major milestone achieved.

“In total, the Sumners Road project would need 17,000 tonnes of asphalt, 6,000 tonnes of concrete and 36 girders, and it’s local businesses and 105 workers who will build it,” Ms. Pugh said.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the major milestone would pave the way for the next stage of the project to begin: the demolition of the old bridge, and the construction of a new eastbound-four lane overpass.

“The LNP cut this project, and if they had their way that would mean 105 less jobs, and no business for many Queensland companies,” Mr. Bailey said.

The Sumners Road overpass project is on-track for completion next year.