Gavial-Gracemere Road, Lawrie Street Upgrade (LSU) project ...
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Detailed design finalisation (Early 2021)
Gavial-Gracemere Road, Lawrie Street Upgrade (LSU) project
About the projectThe $35 million project is funded under the $400 million Queensland Government Roads Stimulus Package Economic Recovery Strategy: Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs announced by the Queensland Government in May 2020.
TMR has engaged Fulton Hogan Construction Pty Ltd. to deliver the project.
Project benefitsThe project will:
• improve safety for all road users
• increase capacity and traffic flow
• reduce peak hour congestion
• provide better active transport
• contribute to regional growth and economy.
The upgrade will integrate with the Capricorn Highway – Rockhampton to Gracemere Duplication project to improve network efficiency for this important commuter route between Rockhampton and Gracemere.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is upgrading Lawrie Street from two to four lanes, between the McLaughlin Street intersection with the Capricorn Highway and John Street/Russell Street intersection in Gracemere.
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Project timeline
Key design featuresKey features include:
• Construction of a new bridge adjacent to the existing rail overpass (Poddy McDonald Bridge).
• Removal of roundabouts at the Old Capricorn Highway/O’Shanesy Street and John Street/Russell Street intersections, and construction of new signalised intersections.
• Upgrading the Capricorn Highway/McLaughlin Street intersection to provide additional capacity.
• Review and upgrade of pedestrian and cyclist facilities to improve safety and connectivity.
Location Lawrie Street, Gracemere from the McLaughlin Street intersection with Capricorn Highway to John Street, Gracemere
Status Pre-construction
Project funding announced (May 2020)
Construction start expected
(mid-2021)
Pre-construction activities (June 2020 - early 2021) We are here
Ranger Street
Russell Street
Platen Street
Old Capricorn Highway
John Street
Arthur Street
McLaughlin Street
Capricorn Highway(A4) towards Emerald
O'Shansey Street
Lawrie StreetIntersection upgradeRoundabout upgradedto traffic signals
New rail overpass withnorthbound lanes
Roundabout upgradedto traffic signals
Intersection upgrade
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
Gavial-Gracemere RoadLawrie Street Upgrade – Concept design
November 2020