Drivers in Springfield Central can breathe easier now that the long-closed entry ramp at Exit 33 on the Centenary Highway is back in use, months ahead of schedule and after major works to fix a massive landslip that had blocked access for locals.
Months of Landslip Repairs
The entry and exit ramps near Sinnathamby Boulevard were shut down in January after heavy rainfall and Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred triggered a significant slope failure. More than 125,000 cubic metres of earth had to be cleared — about the same as 50 Olympic swimming pools — before the road could be made safe again.
While the exit ramp reopened on April 8, the entry ramp, outbound from Springfield Central, required additional design work due to the damage.
Safety Measures Still in Place
Crews worked day and night to remove debris, rebuild the embankment and stabilise the slope. Minor tasks, including fencing installation, will continue over the coming weeks with speed restrictions in place until late July.
“There is still some minor work that’s required to be done to install some fencing. However, they’ll be completed with minimal impact to traffic, and we expect that work to be completed by late July, and there will be speed restrictions in place until late July while those minor works are completed,” Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickleberg said.
He shared that the department is grateful for residents’ patience and the effort of workers who made the area safe sooner than planned. Local leaders have highlighted the importance of this link for families, workers and local shops, especially as Springfield Central keeps growing. Reopening the ramp will help get things back to normal.
The repairs were funded through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Published 9-July-2025
