Due to the project for the pedestrian/cycling infrastructure still in a design phase/consultation phase there is little information to go on besides a basic layout of the proposed bikeway and pedestrian pathway. We will update this page when more details are confirmed.
“The Gateway Upgrade North project will significantly improve active transport infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists. This includes construction of a new, off-road shared pedestrian and cycle path along the length of the project, with connections to existing local bicycle and pedestrian networks.
The new pathway will be 3.5m wide and will connect the Kedron Brook Bikeway at Nudgee to the existing Gateway Motorway pedestrian/cyclist underpass at Bracken Ridge, making use of existing shared paths adjacent to the Gateway Motorway.
The new pathway will provide a continuous off-road link between Redcliffe in the north and Stafford in the west, for safe and sustainable pedestrian/cyclist travel on the north side of Brisbane.
Grade separated crossings will be provided:
under Nudgee Road at Nudgee
over the Gateway Motorway at Nudgee Road
over Sandgate Road and the Shorncliffe rail line at Deagon
under Bicentennial Road at Boondall
under Deagon Deviation.
Five covered rest areas will also be provided along the new shared pathway. These facilities will include lighting, seating and drinking water for people and pets (at two locations), providing an opportunity for pathway users to take a rest and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Improvements to footpaths will also be made along Nudgee Road and Depot Road.
To improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety and access to the North Boondall train station, the Sandgate Road and Holroyd Street intersection will be signalised”.
The original Gateway Upgrade North Preferred Plan was released to the public in October 2013. As a result of the tender process, a number of key innovations have been made to improve the Preferred Plan, including:
Future proofing the motorway by making allowance for the 6 lane upgrade to be widened to 8 lanes in the future, accommodating forecasted traffic increases and population growth.
Incorporating an off-road pedestrian and bicycle path along the entire length of the project with covered rest areas and a new pedestrian/cycle connection over Sandgate Road/the Shorncliffe rail line.
Constructing a new northbound bridge over Sandgate Road and the Shorncliffe rail line to replace the existing bridge and avoid long term maintenance issues.
Improved outcomes for the Deagon Racecourse. Under the Preferred Plan the racetrack had to be realigned, however under the revised design the track will be unaffected and only the starting chute will be relocated.
Significantly reduced impact on the Deagon Wetlands.
Relocation of the motorway ramps to and from the upgraded Deagon Deviation to improve safety outcomes and increase capacity.
Rehabilitation of the Gateway Motorway between Bracken Ridge and the Bruce Highway including pavement and safety improvements.
Project Timeline
2007 to 2011—planning study of Gateway Motorway between Nudgee and the Bruce Highway; community consultation
2011—Gateway Motorway North project draft plan released; community consultation about Deagon Deviation options
2012 to 2013—development of preferred plan for Gateway Upgrade North
Late 2013—release of the preferred plan and announcement of joint funding
Late 2013 to mid-2015—detailed design and procurement of tenderers for major works
September 2014—start of preliminary works to prepare the site
Additional signage for the detour due to the closure of the bikeway between Boondall and Boondall North Railway stations.
2016-09-27
Very deep ruts have formed on the side of the road due to poor drainage in the area
A close up for the width of the rut formed from the poor drainage
The length of the ruts on the side of the road
The material located at the bottom of the hill
2016-08-13
Lots of new housing estates going in near Weyers Road. Hopefully there will be quick pathways that link directly to the new bikeway being built as part of the GUN.
Existing cycling infrastructure from nearby housing estates abrupty end at Childs Road.
Existing cycling infrastructure from nearby housing estates abrupty end at Childs Road.
End of the pathway for local cycling/pedestrian infrastructure with the GUN project in the background.
A wider view of the Gateway Upgrade North work a couple hundred meters down the road with local infrastructure in place on the left.
The current pathway between the two links.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Nudgee Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Nudgee Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Nudgee Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
No cyclists allowed signage + signage overload. Nudgee Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
No cyclists allowed signage + signage overload. Nudgee Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
No cyclists allowed signage + signage overload. Nudgee Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
No cyclists allowed signage + signage overload. Nudgee Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
No cyclists allowed signage + signage overload. Nudgee Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
No cyclists allowed signage + signage overload. Nudgee Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Nudgee Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Nudgee Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Nudgee Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Road infrastructure for protecting cyclists/pedestrians crossing the road at the Boondall wetlands.
Road infrastructure for protecting cyclists/pedestrians crossing the road at the Boondall wetlands.
Road infrastructure for protecting cyclists/pedestrians crossing the road at the Boondall wetlands.
Works happening to the southbound onramp of the Gateway Motorway at Boondall.
Works happening to the southbound onramp of the Gateway Motorway at Boondall.
The difficulty in spotting the detour signage.
Pedestrian and cycling links under the Gateway Motorway Bridges on Bicentennial Road
Pedestrian and cycling links under the Gateway Motorway Bridges on Bicentennial Road
Pedestrian and cycling links under the Gateway Motorway Bridges on Bicentennial Road
Finished cycling, pedestrian and park and ride works at Boondall Railway Station.
Finished cycling, pedestrian and park and ride works at Boondall Railway Station.
Finished cycling, pedestrian and park and ride works at Boondall Railway Station.
Finished cycling, pedestrian and park and ride works at Boondall Railway Station.
Finished cycling, pedestrian and park and ride works at Boondall Railway Station.
Finished cycling, pedestrian and park and ride works at Boondall Railway Station.
The removed bus shelters from Boondall Railway Station.
2016-07-09
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The new shared pedestrian pathway through Boondall Railway Station
The closed section of bikeway between Boondall and North Boondall Railway stations. Signage is slightly confusing and some cyclists are still getting caught out by it.
The closed section of bikeway between Boondall and North Boondall Railway stations. Signage is slightly confusing and some cyclists are still getting caught out by it.
Bikeway signage
Bikeway signage
The gateway motorway off ramp and the Boondall Wetlands.
Modifications to the bridge over Bicentennial Road
Modifications to the bridge over Bicentennial Road
Modifications to the bridge over Bicentennial Road
Modifications to the bridge over Bicentennial Road
Modifications to the bridge over Bicentennial Road
Bikeway signage
Bikeway signage
Bikeway signage. Cyclists are focused on the corner and not the signage in the middle of the corner. Also the approach to the new pathway confuses some into thinking its just another section of bikeway rather than the detour to Deagon.
Bikeway signage
Road infrastructure for protecting cyclists/pedestrians crossing the road at the Boondall wetlands.
Road infrastructure for protecting cyclists/pedestrians crossing the road at the Boondall wetlands.
Road infrastructure for protecting cyclists/pedestrians crossing the road at the Boondall wetlands.
Road infrastructure for protecting cyclists/pedestrians crossing the road at the Boondall wetlands.
Modifications to the bridge over Sandgate Road
Modifications to the bridge over Sandgate Road
Sandgate Road
Modifications to the bridge over SandgateRoad
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
The Deagon Racecourse part of the upgrade works
2016-07-07
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Nudgee Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Nudgee Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Nudgee Road offramp works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Childs Road works as part of the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
2016-06-03
The entrance to the temporary bikeway from the Boondall Wetlands to Deagon
2016-06-01
Earthworks progressing on the temporary bikeway from the Boondall Wetlands to Deagon
Earthworks progressing on the temporary bikeway from the Boondall Wetlands to Deagon
Detour distance signage and the detour pathway installed
2016-05-25
Earthworks progressing on the temporary bikeway from the Boondall Wetlands to Deagon
2016-05-12
A cycling exit ramp off Nudgee Road onto the bikeway
2016-04-27
Earthworks progressing on the temporary bikeway from the Boondall Wetlands to Deagon
2016-04-02
Part of the new tempoary shared pathway at the Boondall Wetlands on Bicentennial Road.
Part of the new tempoary shared pathway at the Boondall Wetlands on Bicentennial Road.
Part of the new tempoary shared pathway at the Boondall Wetlands on Bicentennial Road.
Part of the new tempoary shared pathway at the Boondall Wetlands on Bicentennial Road.
Part of the new tempoary shared pathway at the Boondall Wetlands on Bicentennial Road.
Part of the new tempoary shared pathway at the Boondall Wetlands on Bicentennial Road.
Part of the new tempoary shared pathway at the Boondall Wetlands on Bicentennial Road.
Part of the new tempoary shared pathway at the Boondall Wetlands on Bicentennial Road.
Part of the new tempoary shared pathway at the Boondall Wetlands on Bicentennial Road.
Part of the new tempoary shared pathway at the Boondall Wetlands on Bicentennial Road.
The bikeway under the Gateway Motorway on Bicentennial Road.
The bikeway under the Gateway Motorway on Bicentennial Road.
The bikeway under the Gateway Motorway on Bicentennial Road.
The bikeway under the Gateway Motorway on Bicentennial Road.
The bikeway under the Gateway Motorway on Bicentennial Road.
A sign set up to advise cyclists about delays. Only problem being its not visible to cyclists as they are riding past.
The sign is just visible when looking directly at it.
The sign is just visible when looking directly at it.
A sign set up to advise cyclists about delays. Only problem being its not visible to cyclists as they are riding past.
A sign set up to advise cyclists about delays. Only problem being its not visible to cyclists as they are riding past.
2016-03-22
Childs Road looking towards the cemetary.
Childs Road looking towards the cemetary.
Nudgee Road overlooking the Gateway Motorway with the new bridge over the Gateway being constructed in the background.
Nudgee Road overlooking the Gateway Motorway with the new bridge over the Gateway being constructed in the background.
Where the new bridge , cycling facilities and ramps will be built over the Gateway Motorway.
Where the new bridge , cycling facilities and ramps will be built over the Gateway Motorway.
2016-03-15
Removal of the barriers citybound along Sandgate Road.
Removal of the barriers citybound along Sandgate Road.
Removal of the barriers citybound along Sandgate Road.
Nudgee Road overlooking the Gateway Motorway with the new bridge over the Gateway being constructed in the background.
2016-03-05
Site offices being installed next to the Gateway Motorway on Bicentennial Road.
Site offices being installed next to the Gateway Motorway on Bicentennial Road.
Site offices being installed next to the Gateway Motorway on Bicentennial Road.
Where the bikeway will merge with the current bikeway on Bicentennial Road.
Bikeway details during construction works.
Holes drilled into the side of the Gateway Overpass with off cuts of rebar and drilled out cement below.
Debris left on the pathway.
Debris left on the pathway.
Debris left on the pathway.
Gateway Motorway works on Bicentennial Road.
Gateway Motorway works on Bicentennial Road.
Gateway Motorway works on Bicentennial Road.
Gateway Motorway works on Bicentennial Road.
Gateway Motorway works on Bicentennial Road.
Gateway Motorway works on Bicentennial Road.
Gateway Motorway works on Bicentennial Road.
The new section of commuter car parking for North Boondall railway station.
Plans for North Boondall Railway Station carpark.
Plans for North Boondall Railway Station carpark.
North Boondall Railway Station Carpark.
North Boondall Railway Station Carpark.
Covered signage at the North Boondall Railway Station exit onto Sandgate Road.
North Boondall Railway Station Carpark.
Removal of railway powerline covers
New works undertaken by Queensland Rail in preparation for works undertaken during the Gateway North Upgrade.
Construction site entry/exit to North Boondall railway station car park on Sandgate Road.
North Boondall Railway Station Carpark looking where the new bikeway bridge will be constructed.
The workside entrance, Sandgate Road and the shared pedestrian pathway.
Cyclist dismount signage.
New and unused road.
The road shoulder.
The safe space for cyclists isn’t very safe.
Gateway Motorway works on Sandgate Road at North Boondall Railway Station.
The pathway that will be shared by cyclists, pedestrians and commuters that park at the far end of the North Boondall station carpark.
Confusing signage for cyclists with the cycling ‘off ramp’ being located at the end of the guard rail.
The safe space for cyclists isn’t very safe.
What cyclists see approaching the construction works heading towards Brisbane. A small unreadable sign saying ‘Narrow Shoulder Ahead’.
What cyclists see approaching the construction works heading towards Brisbane. Just after the bridge a second and more confusing sign appears. Is it advising cyclists distances to the start or the ends. This is one area we would like to see more of a speed recuction instead of the current 10 kph off (70kph zone).
What cyclists see approaching the construction works heading towards Brisbane. At the end of a guard rail is a quick off ramp onto a narrow footpath.
The space provided for cyclists while a barrier blocks the bit of usable road.
Works being undertaken on the Boondall onramp side.
Works being undertaken on the Boondall onramp side.
Works being undertaken on the Boondall onramp side.
Works being undertaken on the Boondall onramp side.
Works being undertaken on the Boondall onramp side.
Powerline mods along the Gateway Motorway showing the future alignment of the motorway and bikeway.
Powerline mods along the Gateway Motorway showing the future alignment of the motorway and bikeway.
Powerline mods along the Gateway Motorway showing the future alignment of the motorway and bikeway.
Powerline mods along the Gateway Motorway showing the future alignment of the motorway and bikeway.
Powerline mods along the Gateway Motorway showing the future alignment of the motorway and bikeway.
Powerline mods along the Gateway Motorway showing the future alignment of the motorway and bikeway.
The construction site for the new Nudgee Road Bridge over the Gateway Motorway.
Land clearing works for the new Nudgee Road Bridge over the Gateway Motorway.
Land clearing works for the new Nudgee Road Bridge over the Gateway Motorway.
Looking where the new Nudgee Road overpass will pass over the Gateway Motorway.Land clearing works for the new Nudgee Road Bridge over the Gateway Motorway.
The existing shared pathway linking Earnshaw Road to Childs Road
Childs Road looking towards where the works for the new Nudgee Road bridge over the Gateway Motorway will be located.
The existing shared pathway linking Earnshaw Road to Childs Road
The existing shared pathway linking Earnshaw Road to Childs Road
The existing shared pathway linking Earnshaw Road to Childs Road
Looking at Earnshaw Road from the existing shared pathway linking Earnshaw Road to Childs Road
