Council is planning a major upgrade to Buchanan Road and William Berry Drive between Morayfield Road and the Bruce Highway. This link is vital to accommodate the city’s projected growth, and will:
- provide much needed additional capacity for future traffic demands
- provide a direct and efficient connection between the Bruce Highway and Morayfield
- improve road flood immunity at Sheepstation Creek
- provide new and improved active transport links.
The upgrade of Buchanan Road is important to keep pace with the planned growth in the greater Caboolture and Morayfield area, including Waraba.
What the community told us
Almost 50% of the community told us that traffic congestion is their top transport concern. You also told us you want to see infrastructure planned more effectively, in line with the city's growth. For more information on the community’s response, refer to the Moreton Says survey.
Key features and what is involved
The Buchanan Road project is complex. The planning and design process will need to find solutions to many challenges before construction can start.
The bridge will need to span the Caboolture Rail Line with the required height clearances, and the Sheepstation Creek flood zone.
Integration of the upgrade with intersections not part of the project will also be required, such as Morayfield Road to the west and the Bruce Highway to the east.
Council will continue to coordinate with the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Rail on these matters.
The project will likely include:
- widening Buchanan Road between Visentin Road and the Bruce Highway to provide two lanes in each direction (four lanes total)
- a new bridge over the Caboolture railway line connecting Buchanan Road to William Berry Drive
- widening of William Berry Drive between Morayfield Road and the new bridge to provide two lanes in each direction (four lanes total)
- upgrade of the Graham Road intersection from a roundabout to traffic signals
- other supporting access works for local roads
- pedestrian and bicycle improvements, such as improved footpaths and cycle facilities.
View the project's overview map.
Current status
Planning for the project is underway. Council will engage with the community and key stakeholders as the project progresses.
Project funding
The Queensland Government announced $7 million in matched funding towards the project under the Local Congestion Busting Program.
The funding will support finalising the corridor planning and early design, and design-related activities and investigations.
For more information, refer to the Queensland Government’s media statement.
Council will also continue to explore other funding opportunities from the State and Federal Government to help cover the cost of delivering this upgrade.
During the 2022 Federal Election, Council advocated for 50/50 funding. At the time, the projected cost was $200 million, with a start date of 2026. The actual cost remains subject to the completion of detailed engineering design and construction tender/budget. For more information, refer to the Mayor's statement.