The LNP will provide two councils money to upgrade major intersections north of Brisbane

The LNP has promised to split $58 million, between two southeast Queensland councils, for use on major road upgrades. It says the projects will help get people home safer.

Federal LNP MP Luke Howarth announced funding for three major road upgrades north of Brisbane.

The LNP has promised to split $58 million, between two southeast Queensland councils, for use on major road upgrades. It says the projects will help get people home safer.

Federal LNP MP for Petrie Luke Howarth has promised to fund three major road upgrade projects north of Brisbane.

If the LNP is re-elected at the May 18 Federal Election, Moreton Bay Regional Council will receive $4 million to upgrade the Henry Rd and Dohles Rocks Rd intersection.

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The LNP has promised to upgrade the intersection of Henry and Dohles Rocks roads if re-elected. Photo Google Maps

And other $4 million to upgrade the intersection of Klingner Rd and Boardman Rd at Kippa-Ring.

Henry Rd, used ye residents to travel from Murrumba Downs and Griffin to North Lakes and Redcliffe, is flood prone, has no line markings or lighting.

The intersection of Klingner and Boardman roads, is heavily congested especially during school drop off and pick up times.

The LNP has promised to upgrade the intersection of Klingner and Boardman roads at Kippa-Ring if re-elected. Photo Google Maps

Brisbane City Council will receive $50 million towards the $100 million project to upgrade Beams Rd between Lacey Rd and Handford Rd at Carseldine from two lanes to four.

“The projects will help thousands of people living in our community and all across Queensland,” Mr Howarth said.

The LNP has promised to chip in for the upgrade the Beams Road, between Lacey and Handford roads if re-elected. Photo Google Maps

Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population Alan Tudge said “by managing money and running a strong economy we are able to invest record funding in road and rail projects which improve the lives of so many Queenslanders”.

“This funding will fix local traffic pinch points and bottle necks that have the most impact on congestion, helping everyone get home sooner,” he said.

It will be up to the councils to work out the exact details of the road projects.