The long-awaited removal of the Beams Road rail level crossing in Carseldine is taking shape, with the new overpass now open to traffic.
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Westbound vehicles are already using the bridge, while eastbound lanes, along with pedestrian and cycle access, will be switched over in September. Once this transition is complete, the level crossing will be permanently closed and dismantled.
The upgrade is the first rail level crossing removal in South East Queensland in more than a decade, and is expected to deliver major improvements in safety, efficiency, and reliability for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Safety has been a central focus, with 25 near misses involving vehicles and pedestrians recorded at the crossing in the past five years. In one case, overhead wires were struck by a heavy vehicle carrying overweight equipment.
From late September, work will also begin on a second bridge just north of the new overpass. When completed, the project will provide four lanes—two in each direction—helping to ease congestion and support better traffic flow across Brisbane’s northside.
The $235 million project is being delivered through a funding partnership, with $56.24 million from Australia, $138.76 million from the Queensland, and $40 million from Council.
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Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said the long-awaited project would improve both safety and travel reliability for road and rail users.
“This project was due to start in 2021, so it has been a long time coming from the communities across North Brisbane and we’re glad to be deliver this infrastructure to help improve safety and reduce congestion for commuters,” he said.
He added that the overpass would reduce congestion for motorists while giving pedestrians and cyclists a safer way to cross the rail line, ensuring the busy corridor is better prepared for the future.
Published 11-September-2025
