We operate six roads in Brisbane, with 80% of the energy needed to run these roads coming from wind power.
 

AirportlinkM7

The AirportlinkM7 is a 6.7 kilometre twin tunnel in Brisbane’s northern suburbs. The tunnel has six lanes, three outbound and three inbound.

This tunnel connects the Clem7 and Legacy Way tunnels (via the Inner City Bypass) to Brisbane Airport and the Australia TradeCoast precinct.

When you travel on AirportlinkM7, you can avoid up to 14 sets of traffic lights and reduce travel time by up to 88%.

The tunnel’s world-class safety features include:

  • variable speed and message signs
  • advanced fire safety systems
  • cameras that automatically detect traffic flow variations
  • air quality monitors in and outside tunnel.

Completion date

AirportlinkM7 opened to traffic in July 2012.

Ownership

Transurban Queensland bought this tunnel in March 2016. It is 62.5% Transurban owned and is under concession until 2053.

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Clem7

The Clem7 is a 6.8-kilometre twin tunnel in Brisbane’s inner suburbs. The tunnel travels under the Brisbane River, connecting AirportlinkM7 and Legacy Way (via the Inner City Bypass) to Brisbane’s southern and eastern suburbs.

The tunnel has four lanes: two inbound and two outbound.

Motorists travelling on the Clem7 avoid up to 24 sets of traffic lights.

The tunnel’s world-class safety features include:

  • over-height vehicle sensors
  • extensive CCTV coverage
  • advanced fire safety system
  • air quality monitoring in and outside the tunnel.

Completion date

Clem7 opened to traffic in March 2010.

Ownership

Transurban Queensland bought this tunnel in July 2014. It is 62.5% Transurban owned and is under concession until 2051.

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Gateway Motorway

The 23.1-kilometre Gateway Motorway extends from Nudgee to Eight Mile Plains and connects the Pacific and Bruce highways, allowing traffic to bypass Brisbane’s city centre. The motorway includes two bridges over the Brisbane River, the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, and it connects with the Australia TradeCoast precinct and Brisbane Airport.

Completion date

The Gateway Motorway and the first Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge opened in 1986. The second, duplicate bridge opened in 2010.

In 1997, the 10.4-kilometre Gateway Extension Motorway was opened, connecting the Gateway Motorway with the Logan Motorway.

Ownership

Transurban Queensland bought these roads in 2014. They are 62.5% Transurban owned and are under concession until 2051.

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Go Between Bridge

The Go Between Bridge is a 300-metre bridge in Brisbane, connecting Merivale and Cordelia streets in West End to Coronation Drive and the Inner City Bypass in Milton over the iconic Brisbane River.

This inner-city river crossing includes two separate cycling and pedestrian paths.

The bridge’s name is a tribute to The Go-Betweens, an internationally famous Brisbane band.

Completion date

The Go Between Bridge opened to traffic in July 2010.

Ownership

Transurban Queensland bought this bridge in 2014. It is 62.5% Transurban owned and is under concession until 2063.

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Legacy Way

Legacy Way is a 5.7-kilometre twin tunnel connecting the Western Freeway at Toowong with Brisbane’s Inner City Bypass at Kelvin Grove.

The tunnel has four lanes, two inbound and two outbound, connecting AirportlinkM7 and Clem7 (via Inner City Bypass) to Brisbane’s western suburbs.

The tunnel’s name honours the men and women of the Australian Defence Force and their families. One cent from every toll collected on Legacy Way is donated to Legacy Australia.

The tunnel’s world-class safety features include:

  • overheight detection systems
  • extensive CCTV coverage
  • advanced fire safety system
  • air quality monitoring in and outside the tunnel.

Completion date

Legacy Way opened to traffic in June 2015.

Ownership

Transurban Queensland bought this tunnel in 2014. It is 62.5% Transurban owned and is under concession until 2065.

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Logan Motorway

The Logan Motorway is a 39.5-kilometre road connecting the Gateway, Pacific, Centenary and Ipswich motorways. It connects the communities of Brisbane, Logan, and Ipswich. It includes the 10.4km Gateway Extension Motorway which was completed in 1997.

Completion date

Logan Motorway opened to traffic in 1988 with widening works (the Logan Enhancement Project) completed in 2019. This project added extra lanes, improved ramps and interchanges along sections of the Logan and Gateway motorways, and added new on and off-ramps on the Gateway Motorway at Compton Road.

Ownership

Transurban Queensland bought this road in 2014. It is 62.5% Transurban owned and is under concession until 2051.

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Inner City Bypass

The 5-kilometre Inner City Bypass is Brisbane’s busiest arterial road, linking AirportLinkM7, Clem7, Legacy Way, Go Between Bridge, Lutwyche Road and Kingsford Smith Drive. The bypass is a key link in Brisbane’s road network and is the only non-toll road Transurban operates. The Inner City Bypass has eight lanes – four westbound and four eastbound.

Completion date

The bypass was built by Brisbane City Council and opened in 2002.

In 2017, Transurban Queensland funded and delivered the Inner City Bypass Upgrade on behalf of Brisbane City Council. The upgrade was completed in 2018 and provided increased capacity, improved travel times and safer travel for all road users. It also improved connectivity to Legacy Way and the wider road network.

Following the upgrade completion, Transurban Queensland now manages operations, maintenance and incident response along the Inner City Bypass.

Ownership

Transurban Queensland operates and maintains this bypass on behalf of Brisbane City Council. Under a concession agreement, Transurban Queensland provides operations and incident response on the Inner City Bypass until 2065; and routine maintenance services on a 10-plus-10-year contract.

More information

See the Brisbane City Council site for more information

Toowoomba Bypass

The Queensland Government’s Toowoomba Bypass is a 41km-long bypass route running from the Warrego Highway at Helidon Spa in the east to the Gore Highway at Athol in the west, via Charlton. The Toowoomba Bypass (formerly known as Toowoomba Second Range Crossing) provides an alternative crossing of the Toowoomba Range for drivers to bypass Toowoomba town centre.

The Toowoomba Bypass provides improved freight efficiency and driver safety, relieves pressure on Toowoomba’s roads, and enhances liveability for the city’s residents.

Transurban Queensland provides tolling as a service on the Toowoomba Bypass on behalf of the Department of Transport and Main Roads. This is the first time Transurban has offered this type of service.

Completion date

The Toowoomba Bypass opened to traffic on 8 September 2019.

Ownership

The Toowoomba Bypass is owned and operated by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

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Logan Enhancement Project

Construction of the Logan Enhancement Project is now complete. The project upgraded parts of the Logan and Gateway Extension motorways.

Project work included:

  • upgrades to key interchanges
  • new access ramps
  • road widening
  • new cycling and walking paths
  • better protection and new habitat for wildlife.

The project was awarded an ‘Excellent’ Design Rating by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia.

Benefits

The Logan Enhancement Project created more than 1,300 direct construction jobs and delivered benefits to the economy, community, industry and environment, including:

  • enhanced safety – up to 59 per cent reduction in accidents caused by merging, weaving and stop-starting
  • travel-time-savings – motorists are now getting 20 minutes back in their day
  • reliability – more consistent journey times
  • enhanced connectivity via new south-facing ramps.

Timing and cost

Detailed design started in early 2017 and construction began in June 2017. Construction was completed in August 2019.

This project was delivered at no cost to the Queensland Government. Transurban Queensland financed 100% of the project’s $512 million cost.