To accommodate the significant and rapid growth of the Springfield Region, Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial are being duplicated from two to four lanes. The duplication is one of Ipswich City Council’s leading road projects and is being completed in three stages:

Stage 1: Springfield Parkway – Hymba Yumba Independent School to Centenary Highway, and Springfield Greenbank Arterial – Springfield Parkway to Eden Station Drive

Stage 2: Springfield Parkway from Topaz Road to just north of the Hymba Yumba Independent School

Stage 3: Springfield Greenbank Arterial from Eden Station Drive to Sinnathamby Boulevard

Stage 1 - Delivered

Springfield Parkway from Hymba Yumba Independent School to the Centenary Highway, and Springfield Greenbank Arterial from Springfield Parkway to Eden Station Drive

Key features of Stage 1 include:

  • The road will be widened for the length of this section to duplicate from two to four lanes
  • The Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial roundabout will be upgraded to a signalised intersection. The traffic signals will accommodate pedestrian movements and include a U-turn facility
  • On road cycle lanes of 2m width will be constructed along the road corridor in both directions
  • A 3m wide shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists will also be constructed
  • A retaining wall will be built for near the Escarpment estate on Springfield Parkway
  • Bridge duplication over Opossum Creek.

For the latest project updates and community notifications for Stage 1:

2023.11.03 - Media Release (PDF, 733.9 KB)

2023.09.13 - Notification of Works (PDF, 846.7 KB)

2023.07.24 - Notification of Works (PDF, 1.3 MB)

2023.06.25 - Notification of Works (PDF, 1.5 MB)

2023.01.17 - Notification of Works (PDF, 460.5 KB)

Stage 2 - Early works

Springfield Parkway from Topaz Road to just north of the Hymba Yumba Independent School

Key features of Stage 2 include:

  • The road will be widened for the length of this section to include a total of four lanes
  • The roundabout at Springfield Parkway/Topaz Road/Woodcrest Way will be upgraded to a signalised intersection
  • Road widening, pavement works and new line marking on the Springfield College Drive and Bridgewater Road approaches to the roundabout on Springfield Parkway will be undertaken to allow for two lanes of traffic
  • On road cycle lanes of 2m width will be constructed along the road corridor in both directions
  • A 3m wide shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists will be constructed.

It is anticipated construction will begin in the 2024-2025 financial year.

For the latest project updates and community notifications for Stage 2:

2024.05.15 - Notification of Works (PDF, 864.3 KB)

2023.09.20 – Survey and Geotech Community Notification (PDF, 460.1 KB)

2019.11.21 – Springfield Projects Overview (PDF, 14.3 MB)

Stage 3 - Under construction

Springfield Greenbank Arterial from Eden Station Drive to Sinnathamby Boulevard

Key features of Stage 3 include:

  • The road will be widened for the length of this section to include a total of four lanes
  • The roundabout at Springfield Greenbank Arterial/Main Street/Centenary Highway Exit 32 off-ramp will be upgraded to a signalised intersection
  • New entry and exit points will be constructed at the existing Springfield Central Railway Station carpark
  • On road cycle lanes of 2m width will be constructed along the road corridor in both directions
  • Shared pathways for pedestrians and cycles will be constructed ranging from 1.5-3m.

For the latest project updates and community notifications for Stage 3:

2024.10.04 - Notification of Works (PDF, 760.1 KB)

2024.08.21 - Notification of Works (PDF, 713.4 KB)

2024.07.14 - Notification of Works (PDF, 571.2 KB)

2024.07.12 - Notification of Works (PDF, 614.3 KB)

2024.06.18 - Notification of Works (PDF, 782.3 KB)

2024.06.19 - Notification of Works (PDF, 1.0 MB)

2024.05.08 - Notification of Works (PDF, 767.2 KB)

2024.03.27 - Notification of Works (PDF, 856.3 KB)

2024.03.18 - Notification of Works (PDF, 1.1 MB)

2024.02.01 - Notification of Works (PDF, 966.3 KB)

2023.12.01 - Community Update Dec 2023 (PDF, 1.6 MB)

2023.11.06 - Notification of Works (PDF, 743.8 KB)

2023.10.19 - Notification of Works (PDF, 966.2 KB)

Letter to Resident for Centenary Motorway Exit 32 Upgrade (PDF, 407.6 KB)

2023.07.26 - Notification of Works (PDF, 966.3 KB)

Community Update August 2023 (PDF, 1.5 MB)

This project is jointly funded by council and the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS).

This section of Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Road is within, or borders, Division 2.

For any enquiries about this project, please contact council’s Asset and Infrastructure Department on (07) 3810 6666 between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm Monday to Friday or email capitalprojects@ipswich.qld.gov.au