Goodna Road and New Beith Road Upgrade
Latest updates
March 2026
Design work is progressing, but is taking longer than expected due to several factors:
- Refining the road alignment and design to minimise property impacts and meet technical, environmental and community requirements
- Updating land acquisition and consultation plans on a case-by-case basis following the finalisation of preliminary designs
- Designing major drainage structures to prevent worsening local flooding and improve flood resilience along the road corridor
- Delays in completing on-site geotechnical and environmental surveys caused by weather conditions, including ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in 2025.
With geotechnical and environmental field surveys now complete, Council is working to finalise the preliminary design by mid-to-late 2026.
Overview
With our city’s population set to increase by more than 50 per cent by 2041, improving our road network is one of the ways we are preparing for the future. As part of this, we have been assessing road corridor options along Goodna Road and New Beith Road.
Following community consultation and a detailed technical assessment, the adopted new road corridor will bypass the Greenbank State School to separate school traffic from growing traffic volumes in the area. This will help ease local congestion and improve traffic flow.
The new road will be delivered in two stages, with stage 1 initially being a single lane in each direction.
In stage 2, the road will expand to a dual-lane configuration, featuring two lanes in each direction and a centralised median strip. The stage 2 expansion is planned for the future, aligning with the growth of our population and contingent upon securing the necessary funding.
Timing
Funding for Stage 1 construction has not yet been secured. Council is currently exploring available funding pathways, which may include seeking external grants such as State and Federal funding programs commonly used for major road and infrastructure projects. These options are assessed alongside Council’s long-term capital budget and financial model, including confirmation of matching Council funds where required, to ensure the works are fully funded and financially viable before construction begins.
Key approvals also remain outstanding, including land acquisitions and requirements under the Federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. Once these processes are complete, Council will be in a better position to confirm expected construction timeframes.
We will provide further updates to the community as the project progresses.
Features
The design includes:
- upgraded intersections at Thompson Road, Ison Road, Middle Road and Goodna Road
- a new intersection at New Beith Road where the road bypasses Greenbank State School
- activation of the Bombala Road reserve to reduce private property land requirements and allow more of the new road to be constructed ‘offline’, which reduces traffic impacts during construction
- two 3.5 metre wide travel lanes (single lane in each direction) in stage 1
- four 3.5 metre wide travel lanes (dual lane in each direction) in stage 2 with a centralised median
- new shared paths for pedestrians and bike riders
- upgraded road lighting.
Benefits
The Goodna Road and New Beith Road Upgrade will deliver a range of benefits, including:
- improved traffic flow and reduced congestion around Greenbank State School
- more reliable travel times
- improved connectivity to Springfield and surrounding suburbs
- a safer environment for vehicles, people who ride bikes and pedestrians as traffic in the area increases.
Land requirements
Property acquisition can only commence once consultation and resumption plans are finalised and Council has confirmed whether land is required for the interim or ultimate road corridor. This decision is still under consideration due to broader financial constraints. Once consultation commences, the acquisition process typically takes up to 12 months, noting that timeframes can vary depending on individual property circumstances.
We aim to minimise property impacts as much as possible.
Community event
We would like to thank all those who attended the community information session in May 2022 and provided feedback on the proposed road alignments.
Our team has been working through the feedback and taking it into consideration as they progress through design.
Have your say
The Have Your Say survey opened from March 2022 to May 2022, and asked the community what was important to them in planning for the road realignment. We would like to thank those who contributed to the survey, your input will be taken into consideration when determining the road alignment.
Download a copy of the Community Engagement summary report(PDF, 118KB).
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the Goodna Road / New Beith Road Upgrade project?
With the anticipated growth of our city's population, it is projected that by 2041, the new arterial road will accommodate over 20,000 vehicles daily.
The Goodna Road and New Beith Road Upgrade will deliver a range of benefits, including:
- improved traffic flow and reduced congestion around Greenbank State School
- more reliable travel times
- better flood protection for parts of the road corridor
- improved connectivity to Springfield, the State Government’s Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area and surrounding suburbs
- a safer environment for vehicles, people who ride bikes and pedestrians as traffic in the area increases.
Why was the alignment option chosen to bypass the Greenbank State School?
The decision to bypass Greenbank State School was made after undertaking a range of technical assessments. By removing school traffic from commuter traffic, this option aims to enhance road safety, alleviate local congestion, and improve traffic flow as our community grows. The community feedback received during the Have Your Say survey in 2022 was also overwhelmingly supportive of this option.
What does the design of the new road include?
- the new road will be delivered in two stages, with stage 1 initially being a single lane in each direction
- in stage 2, the road will expand to a dual-lane configuration, featuring two lanes in each direction and a centralised median strip. The stage 2 expansion is planned for the future, aligning with the growth of our population and contingent upon securing the necessary funding
- new roundabouts and signalised intersections
- new footpaths and shared paths
- improved drainage and flood resilience
- new road lighting
- new shared driveway on New Beith Road to increase safety for property access.
What’s next?
Council is working through preliminary design, with completion targeted for mid to late 2026.
Following this, the project will transition to property acquisitions.
We will discuss land acquisitions with property owners who are directly affected.
We will keep the local community informed as the project progresses.
Why has the location of the road shifted so much? / Why is my property now affected by the new road?
The opportunity to utilise the unformed road reserve of Bombala Road as an alternative corridor option was raised in the community feedback from previous investigations. The project team considered multiple design options using this corridor to determine if the suggestion had merit.
The project team undertook detailed assessment of multiple design options within the adopted road corridor.
Utilising the Bombala Road reserve has a number of significant benefits including less impact to properties, not impacting the floodplain north of Ison Road, less environmental impacts and better connectivity for fauna.
Utilising the unformed road reserve of Bombala Road would also allow for more of the new road to be constructed ‘offline’, which reduces traffic impacts during construction.
How do I find out more about the property acquisition process?
We carry out a significant Capital Works Program to benefit our growing community. Projects like this new road may require us to acquire part or all of a property or establish an easement.
If your property is affected by land requirements, you may be able to apply for early acquisition if you can show that a delay in acquiring your property will cause genuine hardship.
To discuss early property acquisition or find out more:
When is construction due to commence?
The timing of construction works has not been confirmed. It will depend on the outcomes of detailed design, property acquisitions, requirements under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act and availability of funding.
Has the environment and flooding been considered during the assessment?
As part of the technical investigations, site walkovers were undertaken to identify any significant and protected trees, plants and animals, and identify any significant environmental features. A site walkover was also undertaken to identify any potential indigenous cultural heritage.
During the detailed design of the project, further environmental investigations will be undertaken, and approvals obtained as required.
Preliminary flood modelling was undertaken to determine the impacts of the new road on Oxley Creek. The preliminary investigations have found that the new road can be constructed without significant impact on flood levels.
Flood modelling will continue to be refined and updated as the project progresses as Council recognises the sensitivity of the area and properties with respect to flooding.
How does Council prioritise road projects?
Council prioritises road upgrades through an established ranking process that considers where investment is needed most to support growth, improve safety and maintain efficient traffic movement.
This assessment takes into account current and future traffic demand, congestion severity, road condition, safety risks, and the project’s ability to support surrounding development. These factors are weighed against project cost and available funding to ensure infrastructure investment delivers the greatest overall benefit to the community while managing public funds responsibly.
We acknowledge that this upgrade is forecast to support more than 20,000 vehicles per day by 2041 and that congestion pressures are already being felt. While timelines can be challenging, the current focus is on ensuring the project is technically sound, compliant, funding ready and able to proceed as soon as approvals and funding pathways are confirmed.
What other road improvements are happening in the area?
Council recognises that congestion within New Beith and Greenbank is influenced by broader growth across the corridor, particularly development associated with the Queensland Government’s Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area (PDA). To support this growth, we are progressing a number of related road upgrades and new connections across the network to improve traffic movement and long-term capacity in our city’s western corridor.
In the more immediate term, sections of Pub Lane between the shopping centre roundabout and Teviot Road are being upgraded as part of the Teviot Road Upgrade. Staged works include improvements to the Middle Road / Teviot Road roundabout and Stoney Camp Road / Teviot Road intersection to enhance safety and improve traffic flow.
A future Pub Lane Upgrade (between Teviot Road and Equestrian Drive) is also planned to widen the corridor to four lanes and improve the road alignment.
Looking ahead, Council is planning a long-term extension of New Beith Road from Pub Lane through to the Greater Flagstone PDA to further strengthen east-west connectivity across the network.
Council has also assessed long-term options to address congestion at the Middle Road and Teviot Road intersection. The proposed ultimate design involves a future elevated interchange and new rail overpass. Subject to detailed design, funding and property acquisition, construction is anticipated in the 2030s.
The Crowson Lane Upgrade and extension is intended to divert traffic from the southern end of Teviot Road and Greenbank Road directly onto the Mount Lindesay Highway, improving overall network efficiency and reducing traffic pressure on the northern end of Teviot Road as development in the Greater Flagstone area continues.
Together, these projects form part of a coordinated, staged approach to improving traffic movement and ensuring our road network remains fit for purpose as our community grows.