Design work underway for upgrade of Molle, New Cleveland and Green Camp Rd intersection
One of the most exciting projects of the 2022-23 Council Budget is the preliminary design for the Molle, New Cleveland and Green Camp Rd intersection which received $447,000 in funding.
Green Camp Rd and New Cleveland Rd are crucial corridors in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs and this upgrade will look to drastically improve the safety of this dangerous intersection.
I receive plenty of requests, however this would have to be one of the most frequent, with many residents in the eastern suburbs writing to me over the course of my tenure in Council.
Manly Rd Greener Suburbs Project Update
I’m pleased to say that the first section of Council’s Greener Suburbs project has been completed on the corner of Manly Rd & Greencamp Rd and boy is it looking good!
In 2021, Council announced two Greener Suburbs projects along Manly Rd, the first at Greencamp Rd and the second at Hargreaves Rd.
The latter project, which is due to take place this year, aims to improve the clean, green feel of our suburbs through tree planting and landscaping.
Manly Rd Greener Suburbs Project
In late 2021, Council announced two Greener Suburbs projects along Manly Rd at its intersections with Greencamp Rd and Hargreaves Rd.
These programs aim to impove the clean, green feel of locations across Brisbane through increased tree planting and landscaping.
It certainly adds to the character of neighboring Wakerley and the eastside as the program continues to move into more suburbs.
Newnham & Wecker Rd Upgrade construction begins
The roadwork signs are out, the plans have been finalised and the funding has been allocated.
I’m pleased to announce that the Newnham/Wecker Rd intersection upgrade is underway, which means that improved safety, connectivity, network reliability and reduced congestion are only a few months away.
Chelsea and Rickertt Rd Update - November 2021
The Chelsea Rd and Rickertt Rd upgrade is progressing incredibly well, with 75% now complete on the intersection and over 80% of the Wakerley Bikeway complete.
Despite the week lost due to wet-weather, the project is still on track to open mid-December and in time for Christmas.
Old Cleveland Rd safety improvements
This week I was notified by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) that design work is in progress to provide safety improvements along the Old Cleveland Rd/Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Rd corridor.
This $500,000 project aims to improve safety, network efficiency and increase traffic flow along the busy roads.
Chelsea/Rickertt Rd Upgrade Update
Council's upgrade of the intersection of Chelsea and Rickertt Road is well underway, with better access through Wakerley and Ransome just around the corner coinciding with Council's construction of the Wakerley Bikeway.
Work has commenced on duplicating Rickertt Rd at the intersection with landscaping and the installation of new traffic islands to commence soon.
Design work begins on the Meadowlands Road Extension
Tens of thousands of vehicles travel on Meadowlands Road every day, it's a critical arterial for the Eastern suburbs.
That’s why Council is funding design work for the Meadowlands Road Corridor Extension in the 2021-2022 Budget.
Eastern Transitway Update
Stage 1 of the Eastern Transitway project is now well underway, with construction commenced along Old Cleveland Rd at Carindale Street, across from Carindale Shopping Centre.
Stanbrough and London Road intersection upgrade
I’m pleased to announce that the London Road and Stanbrough Road intersection in Belmont is being upgraded as part of the Australian Government’s 2020-21 Black Spot Program.
Wakerley Bikeway & Chelsea / Rickertt Rd construction starting soon
I’m pleased to announce that better access through Wakerley and Ransome is just around the corner with Council’s upgrade of the Chelsea Rd and Rickertt Rd intersection coinciding with construction of the Wakerley Bikeway.
Newnham & Wecker Rd Upgrade design released
Work on the Newnham & Wecker Road project will commence later this year after the Federal Government allocated $12 million to upgrade the intersection to improve its overall operation and safety.
Eastern Transitway construction starts soon
Construction of Stage 1 of the long-awaited Eastern Transitway is expected to commence in late August 2020.
This comes after 3 years after the State government promised the project would be ‘fast-tracked’ in 2017.
Tilley Road to reopen in time for Christmas
Council's $28M Green Camp Road corridor upgrade continues to move ahead with Tilley Road set to reopen from next week. The upgrade reached a new milestone in November, with the concrete culverts used to drain water underneath Tilley Road, now in place. The project is on track for completion in 2019.
Belmont Rd, Wynnum Rd & Manly Rd Intersection Upgrade completed
I’m pleased to advise that Council has now delivered congestion busting projects on Belmont Road at this intersection to reduce traffic congestion and enhance road safety.
Prior to the upgrade, traffic congestion was often experienced northbound on Belmont Road approaching the intersection of Wynnum Road and Manly Road, especially during the peak periods.
Tingalpa footpath improvements finished
Last year, I announced that Brisbane City Council’s 2017/18 budget allocated $98,000 towards a pedestrian safety and concrete footpath reconstruction project on Wynnum Road, Tingalpa.
These works are now finished and I think you’ll agree, it’s been a massive improvement!
Murarrie Rd & Wynnum Rd set to be signalised
Brisbane City Council is planning to upgrade the intersection of Wynnum Road and Murarrie Road at Tingalpa to improve traffic efficiency and safety, and cater for existing and future traffic demands at this intersection.
This project is part of Council’s $1.3 billion commitment to take real action on congestion, by focusing on a range of solutions to improve the existing road network, getting residents home more quickly and safely.
Meadowlands Rds & Belmont Rd Intersection upgrade starts soon
Brisbane City Council is planning to upgrade the intersection of Meadowlands Road and Belmont Road, Belmont.
This intersection was identified as a location within the local road network that requires an upgrade to reduce congestion, improve safety and cater for future traffic demands.
Budget bonanza for Belmont Road
Belmont Road has hit the budget jackpot!
This year Council is investing over $2.5M into projects at both ends of Belmont Road.
Together these projects will address congestion at the intersection of Belmont and Manly Roads, as well as Belmont and Meadowlands Roads.
Traffic Survey results are in for Tingalpa’s “rat run”
In 2014, Council acted on local resident's feedback to remove 50% of the traffic calming platforms on Thurston and Castlerea Streets, to improve traffic flows and reduce the impact on bus services.
While feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, I did want to ensure that we had an opportunity to review the traffic counts after the revised traffic calming had been in operation for some time.