Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the tunnel located?
CLEM7 provides a critical river crossing that will link Brisbane’s growing northern and southern suburbs, with direct connections at Bowen Hills, Kangaroo Point and Woolloongabba.
The tunnel will link to five existing major motorways and arterial roads on the north and south sides of the Brisbane River – Lutwyche Road, Inner City Bypass, Shaftson Avenue, Pacific Motorway and Ipswich Road.
CLEM7 will gain a sixth motorway connection when the Airport Link tunnel opens in 2012
How long is the Clem Jones Tunnel?
The toll road is 6.8 kilometre end-to-end and includes twin, 2–lane 4.8 kilometre tunnels.
What will be the benefit for motorists using the tunnel?
Motorists will enjoy faster, safer and more reliable travel as they avoid up to 18 sets of traffic lights and reduce their travel times by up to 30 percent.
By avoiding stop-start traffic on congested roads motorists will also benefit from lower fuel costs and reduced wear and tear on vehicles.
By avoiding stop-start traffic on congested roads motorists will also benefit from lower fuel costs and reduced wear and tear on vehicles.
How is tunnelling progressing?
Tunnelling is well under way at the project’s three tunnel worksites. Commencing at Bowen Hills on Brisbane’s northside, the project’s two tunnel boring machines are successfully digging through Brisbane’s hard rock. With a 12.4 metre diameter and a body that is more than 250 metres long, the tunnel boring machines are the largest of their type in the world.
From Bowen Hills the machines are travelling south under Fortitude Valley, the Brisbane River and Kangaroo Point, finishing their 4-kilometre journey at Woolloongabba. Up to eight roadheader machines working on the south side of the Brisbane River will complete the remaining tunnel excavation.
When will the tunnel be open to motorists?
The Contract Completion date for the tunnel is October 2010.
