Gatton–Esk Road, flood resilience, planning
Planning is underway to improve flood immunity of Gatton–Esk Road at Lockyer Creek.
The Queensland Government is investigating ways to improve connectivity for communities north of Lockyer Creek on Gatton–Esk Road, between the Warrego Highway and Millers Road, particularly during wet weather events.
The project will also improve safety and efficiency to meet expected transport demand from local and regional development.
This delivers on our commitment to provide an efficient, integrated and productive road network that connects Queenslanders and supports prosperity, economic growth, regional development, and liveable and safe communities.
Local residents, business and property owners, and the community are encouraged to learn more about the project and have their say during the planning process.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Improves network efficiency
- Improves flood immunity
- Better road access
- Contributes to regional growth
Key features
- Improved road resilience to reduce the frequency and duration of flood related closures.
- Safer access for motorists and emergency services.
- Greater freight efficiency and productivity to support agricultural and rural industries reliant on the route.
- More reliable community and business access to improve connectivity between Gatton, Esk, and the surrounding regions.
- Planning for future upgrades to identify the best long term solution to support growth and regional development.
Funding
This planning project is fully funded by the Queensland Government under the Transport System Planning Program.
Current status
This project is currently in the planning stage.
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