A major upgrade of the Mount Lindesay Highway in Jimboomba is now complete, marking a significant milestone for one of South East Queensland's fastest‑growing communities.
The $95 million project, delivered on time and on budget by the Albanese and Crisafulli governments, has transformed a 1.5‑kilometre stretch of the highway between Johanna Street and South Street, improving safety, easing congestion and supporting the region's continued growth.
Once a two‑lane bottleneck, this section of the Mount Lindesay Highway has been widened to four lanes, boosting capacity along a critical commuter and freight corridor that thousands of locals rely on every day.
At the centre of the upgrade is a new southbound bridge over the former rail corridor, delivering safer, more reliable travel through Jimboomba while separating vehicles from pedestrians and cyclists.
Major intersection upgrades at Johanna Street and Tamborine Street, and at South Street and Brisbane Street, are already improving traffic flow and reducing conflict points.
Local access has also been redesigned to lift safety where it matters most, including a new northbound on‑ramp via Brisbane Street near Jimboomba State School.
New walking and cycling infrastructure, including a shared underpass along the historic rail corridor, is helping locals move around more safely and comfortably.
All four lanes opened to traffic late March 2026. Minor works, including line marking and electrical systems will wrap up in the coming weeks with occasional out-of-hours lane closures required.
The $95 million upgrade was made possible with $63.4 million from the Australian Government and $31.6 million from the Queensland Government.
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:
"The Mount Lindesay Highway upgrade at Jimboomba is now open to traffic, meaning improved safety, less congestion and better active transport connections.
"For people in Jimboomba accessing local businesses or travellers using the Mount Lindesay Highway, the addition of two lanes through this section of town will mean a safer and more efficient journey."
Quotes attributable to Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg:
"This upgrade is about restoring safety and delivering a more resilient road for Jimboomba and surrounding communities.
"With safer intersections, improved traffic flow and better connections for people walking and cycling, locals can now see and feel the difference this investment has made.
"This upgrade is just another way we're delivering on our plan for Queensland's future, by delivering the roads and infrastructure needed for our growing population."
Quotes attributable to Senator for Queensland Corinne Mulholland:
"Not only is this one of the busiest transport corridors in Queensland, Jimboomba is a fast growing community, so locals need infrastructure to keep pace!
"This isn't just about getting from A-to-B faster, it's about making sure people can get home safely at the end of the day and that's exactly what locals have been calling for - safer roads, less congestion, and better ways to get around."
Quotes attributable to State Member for Scenic Rim Jon Krause:
"For a growing community that relies on the Mount Lindesay Highway every day to get to work and school, this project delivers safer, smoother trips and takes real pressure off one of our busiest roads."
