Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services
The Honourable Neil Roberts
08/05/2010
Congestion-busting cameras to be doubled
Police Minister Neil Roberts said the number of roadside traffic cameras on state controlled roads in south east Queensland would be doubled in a further bid to ease traffic congestion.
Mr Roberts said more than 50 new web cameras will be rolled out across the south east in the coming months.
The cameras stream live vision to the 131940 traffic website, alerting motorists to potential hazards, traffic snarls, accidents and delays on the road.
"It's great for people who lead busy lives. It'll save time and inconvenience. They can plan their journey before heading out in the car," Mr Roberts said.
"It's a $900,000 investment to double the number of web cams in the south east and it's money well-spent," he said.
Minister Roberts visited the Traffic Management Centre in Brisbane today to see the cameras in action.
"The new cameras will be installed in more than 50 busy roadside locations on the Sunshine Coast, in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.
"Some of the hot-spots include the corner of Arrow Street and the Pacific Motorway in Brisbane, exit 60 on the M1 on the Gold Coast, and the Anzac Avenue/Bruce Highway interchange on the Sunshine Coast.
"The sites were carefully chosen. They're places that are prone to congestion and traffic build-up for motorists and the freight industry.
"My message to motorists today is to log on to the 13 19 40 website before you grab the car keys. Plan your journey and look for alternative routes if the web cam data indicates heavy traffic."
To see for yourself, visit the Traffic Management Centre's website at www.131940.qld.gov.au
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