What are the benefits from the new design?
Motorists will benefit from reduced congestion and improved travel times. An additional four traffic lanes across the river will provide relief in the event of an accident elsewhere in the road network. Motorists who choose to continue using William Jolly Bridge will benefit from reduced congestion. Pedestrians and cyclists will benefit from a much needed addition to their network as limited opportunities to cross the river currently exist. Outbound traffic travelling from the city on to Coronation Drive will benefit as the Coronation Drive overpass replaces existing signalised traffic lights. Generally Brisbane residents will enjoy increased accessibility to popular precincts like South Bank, Suncorp Stadium and Park Road. Businesses on both sides of the river will also benefit from increased visibility and accessibility.
