Calls heard for Buchanan Road Overpass funding
Published 17 April 2025
City of Moreton Bay welcomes the LNP election commitment from Terry Young MP to deliver a $74 million contribution towards the full construction costs of the critical Buchanan Road Overpass if the LNP is elected.
Funding for growth is critical to tackle congestion and unlock housing in City of Moreton Bay, and the Buchanan Road Overpass is a key area this funding is needed.
The Buchanan Road Overpass and Corridor Upgrade is essential for connecting City of Moreton Bay’s transport network to major state roads and the National highway.
Right now, the existing route is narrow, flood-prone and congested, limiting growth and frustrating locals.
Mayor Peter Flannery said the Buchanan Road Overpass was essential infrastructure to connect our already congested local transport network to major state roads and the national highway.
“We welcome this funding commitment that will alleviate congestion for residents.
“This upgrade will not only unlock more land for housing, including in the Waraba Priority Development Area, but with our rapid population growth, it will help us deliver important road infrastructure needs before the population boom arrives.
“With 50% of locals rating congestion as their major local concern, this is critical infrastructure.
“This project will benefit the tens of thousands of current and new residents of City of Moreton Bay.
“The announcement today will help deliver this project, likely to cost hundreds of millions of dollars, well beyond Council’s annual capital budget spend citywide.
“We call on all parties and candidates to match this important election commitment for City of Moreton Bay.”
With the federal election on 3 May and the City of Moreton Bay population set to double to 1 million people in the next 30 years, Federal Government investment is essential to ensure our City can remain liveable and affordable. We need our fair share of funding so we can future proof our city and ensure it's a place where our community, economy, lifestyles and environment prosper together.
Read more about our citywide priorities and keep track of the commitments on our federal election commitment tracker.