Major Ipswich road upgrade on the home stretch
17 April 2025
Motorists who use one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares will benefit from two extra lanes in each direction spanning two kilometres as council takes the next step in the city’s largest ever road upgrade.
Construction is underway to widen the busy Springfield Parkway – between Old Logan Road and Springfield Greenbank Arterial – from two to four lanes as part of the Springfield Greenbank Arterial Duplication Project.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the works will cost $21.7 million over three years.
“The Springfield area is growing rapidly and our road and transport network must be able to support and sustain this growth,” Mayor Harding said.
“More than 20,000 vehicles use Springfield Parkway each day, which means the benefits to motorists will be significant.
“For this major road upgrade project, we firstly duplicated Springfield Parkway from Hymba Yumba Independent School to the Centenary Highway, and Springfield Greenbank Arterial from Springfield Parkway to Eden Station Drive.
“Then, we constructed four lanes from the Centenary Highway’s Exit 32 ramp to link to a new signalised intersection at Springfield Greenbank Arterial and Main Road, providing faster and safer access to Springfield Central.
“We are pleased to reach another key milestone in this project with construction now underway for the final phase of the roadworks.”
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Antoniolli said council’s commitment of $21.7 million for this stage would have benefits for generations to come.
“The condition of the two existing lanes of this section of Springfield Parkway will also be improved as part of this upgrade,” Cr Antoniolli said.
“But it’s not just motorists who will benefit. This road will be completely transformed into a safe thoroughfare for everyone to enjoy.
“Bicycle lanes will be built on both sides of the road, with a shared pathway on one side. Streetlights and drainage will also be upgraded.
“The addition of new landscaping will make it an appealing journey for travellers, whether on foot or
Deputy Mayor and Division 2 Councillor Nicole Jonic said the project will further enhance the area’s reputation as a great place to live.
“The growth of Springfield hasn’t just been in terms of population – it’s also a burgeoning sporting, business, education and recreation hub for our city,” Cr Jonic said.
“This project will ensure people can get around the area faster and more safely, whether it be to go to school or work, or to visit our amazing destinations such as Brighton Homes Arena, Robelle Domain or Orion Springfield Central.”
The works are due for be completed by the end of 2027.
More information about the project is available on the Ipswich City Council website here.