The Government of Queensland in Australia has started the A$512m ($383m) Logan Enhancement Project. 

The government anticipates that the project will generate economic benefits of nearly A$1bn ($748m) over the next three decades.

Construction will support 1,300 jobs and take about two years to complete. Works are being financed by Transurban Queensland, and will be majorly funded from increased tolls on heavy commercial vehicles on the network.

Queensland Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey said: "I’m pleased to see Queensland’s first market-led proposal one step closer to construction.

"When complete, motorists will benefit from a more reliable road network with fewer top-start traffic conditions, resulting in quicker journey times and lower fuel consumption."

"When complete, motorists will benefit from a more reliable road network with fewer stop-start traffic conditions, resulting in quicker journey times and lower fuel consumption."

Following feedback from community members, the new interchange designs are expected to reduce traffic congestion and boost safety.

As part of the project, a shared cycle and pedestrian paths and dedicated bicycle lanes will be built, which will increase lifestyle opportunities for local communities.  

An on-road cycle lane and an off-road footpath will be built on each side of Compton Road. There will be dedicated bicycle lanes through the intersections with traffic signals that will be upgraded and a distinctive bridge that will enable pedestrians and cyclists to travel over the new eastbound service road linking to the Gateway Extension Motorway.