Crews are almost ready to start work on the Palaszcuk Government’s $2.5 million Steve Irwin Way and Roys Road intersection upgrade.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the upgrade will drive road safety for the thousands of motorists who use the motorway every day.

Works will start next week at the Beerwah intersection and will be completed between 6pm and 6am to minimise impacts to motorists and residents as much as possible..