Trucks over 4.5 tonnes are not permitted to travel between Goodna and Wishart via Mt Gravatt-Capalaba, Kessels, Riawena, Granard Roads (the Brisbane Urban Corridor) and part of the Ipswich Motorway unless they have a local destination.

The restriction will apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week to all trucks weighing more than 4.5 tonnes using the corridor as a thoroughfare.

Continued traffic growth, particularly truck traffic, on the BUC has resulted in significant congestion, delays and safety concerns as well as substantial noise and negative impacts on the people who live and work on or near the corridor.

The through-route truck restriction is being introduced to make the BUC safer for local road users and the surrounding communities and is part of a larger strategy of managing increased traffic levels on the BUC.

Trucks using the Brisbane Urban Corridor (Mt Gravatt-Capalaba, Kessels, Riawena and Granard Roads) to conduct legitimate business can travel along the restricted route. This includes doing pick-ups or deliveries and travelling to and from work depots. In addition, trucks that have an over-width permit to travel from either Queensland Police, Department of Main Roads or Queensland Transport, will not face any penalties.

Drivers who do not comply with the restriction will be issued with a penalty infringement notice. The penalty is $375.00 for corporations or $75.00 for individuals with a maximum court penalty of $1500.00.

The benefits of the through-route truck restriction include fewer trucks using the BUC, less noise, pollution and fumes, less congestion and improved safety, which will have a positive effect on quality of life for the surrounding communities.