Brisbane Valley Highway pavement strengthening
The Brisbane Valley Highway pavement strengthening project will improve ride quality for motorists.
ConstructionBrisbane Valley Highway Safety Program
The Queensland Government is delivering a targeted program of works to improve safety and travel conditions along the Brisbane Valley Highway.
Passing through Fernvale, Esk, Toogoolawah, and Harlin and spanning 89.5km between the Warrego and D’Aguilar highways, the highway is a key commuter corridor supporting freight, tourism, and local communities.
The Brisbane Valley Highway Safety Program is supported through commitments from the Australian Government, Queensland Government, and Somerset Regional Council.
Assessment of the corridor has identified investment opportunities in five key areas:
- Intersection upgrades for safety
- Ride quality improvements
- Overtaking lanes
- Road widening to improve safety by providing shoulders and wide centrelines
- Improved pedestrian and bike rider crossings in towns.
Current activities
Pavement strengthening near Ottaba commenced in early 2026, and design is progressing for safety improvements at priority intersections including Forest Hill–Fernvale Road at Fernvale and Dingyarra Street and Mount Beppo Road intersections at Toogoolawah.
Future improvements
The Australian Government committed additional funds to improve the Brisbane Valley Highway in February 2025. The process of prioritising the allocation of these funds is currently underway.
Visit the project webpages for more information on these activities.
Benefits
- Contributes to economy
- Improves safety
- Improves ride quality
- Reduces maintenance
| Project | Status |
|---|---|
| 1. Esk pavement rehabilitation (1704529) | Complete |
| 2. Warrego Highway to Fernvale safety improvements (1465911) | Complete |
| 3. Brisbane Valley Highway improve pedestrian access Fernvale (1147566) | Complete |
| 4. DÁguilar Highway and Brisbane Valley Highway intersection improvements (2358860) | Complete |
| 5. Brisbane Valley Highway, overtaking lanes (1868898) | Planning complete |
| 6. Brisbane Valley Highway, safety upgrades | Planning |
| 7. Brisbane Valley Highway pavement strengthening (354298) | Construction |
| Brisbane Valley Highway upgrade intersections (3548298) Intersections under design Other priority sites |
Planning |
3 Projects in Brisbane Valley Highway Safety Program
Brisbane Valley Highway pavement strengthening
The Brisbane Valley Highway pavement strengthening project will improve ride quality for motorists.
Brisbane Valley Highway safety upgrades
Planning is now underway for the next phase of upgrades to improve safety along the Brisbane Valley Highway.
Brisbane Valley Highway upgrade intersections
The Brisbane Valley Highway upgrade intersections project is part of the South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal—an agreement between the Australian Government, Queensland Government, and Somerset Regional Council. This project aims to enhance connectivity and safety along the Brisbane Valley Highway, a critical freight and commuter corridor linking Somerset with Greater SEQ.
With increasing traffic volumes, the highway has seen a rise in intersection crashes. This project will deliver targeted safety improvements to reduce crash risks, improve traffic flow, and support the region’s long-term growth and connectivity.
