Batter Slope Restoration Works – Bracken Ridge

Gateway Motorway and Bikeway, batter slope restoration works, Bracken Ridge

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) would like to advise that batter slope restoration works will be undertaken along the Gateway Motorway outbound heading north and along the bikeway adjacent to St John Fisher College, Bracken Ridge from early June to late July 2024.

Works will include:

Bikeway

• Removal of fallen debris and vegetation
• Trees and other vegetation located within the treatment areas (slope face) will be removed as part of the restoration works
• Installation of hydromulch-bonded fibre matrix (BFM) treatment

Gateway Motorway

• Backfill scour areas around noise barrier wall Timing
• Works will commence early June and be completed late July 2024, construction and weather conditions permitting.
• Typical construction hours will be from 7.00 pm to 5.00 am, Monday to Friday.
• Night works are required for road user safety, and to avoid what would otherwise be extensive traffic queuing and disruption to the road network.
• While most of the works will be undertaken at night, some Saturday or other out of hours works may be required.

Expected impacts:

Bikeway

• Temporary diversions to the bike path may be in place during works.
• Nearby residents and businesses can expect to experience short-term impacts including increased noise, dust, and odour during the works.

Gateway Motorway

• Traffic changes will be in effect, including partial road closures, road shoulder closures, temporary speed reductions and short-term traffic disruptions.
• Please allow extra time when planning your travel and follow the directions of roadside signage and traffic controllers.