Blunder Road upgrade project - stages 6 and 7

Brisbane City Council is currently planning Blunder Road upgrade stages 6 and 7 to improve access and safety in Doolandella and the surrounding areas.

 

Background

 

Blunder Road provides the main north-south connection between Heathwood, Durack, Doolandella and Pallara with the Logan Motorway.

 

In recent years the area has experienced significant growth and is need of an upgrade to handle increased traffic volume, improve safety and meet future demand.

 

Over the past 10 years, stages one to five of the Blunder Road upgrade have been gradually completed on the section of road from Ipswich Road to Crossacres Street.

 

Stage 6 will realign Blunder Road with a four-lane road between Blunder Creek and Wadeville Street with the option for six lanes in the future. Stage 7 will upgrade the road between Blunder Creek and Crossacres Street to four lanes with an option for six lanes in the future.

 

The upgrade aims to: 

  • reduce travel time
  • increase efficiency, especially for freight
  • divert traffic from residential and recreational areas
  • reduce traffic congestion
  • increase public transport options (through new services and bus lanes).

Project features

 

Some of the main project features include:

 

  • centre medians
  • street lighting
  • on road bicycle lanes
  • two new bridges over Blunder Creek
  • new traffic signals at Wadeville and Stapylton Road intersection
  • new traffic signals at the Old Blunder Road and New Blunder Road intersection. 

Community input

 

During consultation, the community raised concerns about:

 

  • existing sections of Blunder Road which are currently signed at 70km/h
  • the design of the new section of Blunder Road (stage 6) which indicated the road would operate as a 60km/h road.

In response to these concerns, Council revisited the project design and will now make the entire corridor a 70km/h speed limit.

 

We would like to thank all residents and business owners who provided valuable input during the consultation process.

 

Project timing

 

Changes to the design means construction will now start in early to mid-2010 instead of mid-2009.  The project is expected to be completed by mid to late-2011, weather permitting.

 

Early works

 

Early works in preparation for the upgrade will take place between late October 2009 and March 2010.

 

These works will involve the relocation of utility services including water, power and telephone lines between Crossacres Street and Blunder Creek.  In order to relocate these services it is necessary to trim and clear some trees along the western side of Blunder Road.

 

Council will work closely with service providers to ensure these works are carried out with minimal disruption to residents. Traffic management activities will be implemented to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians is maintained at all times.

 

More information

 

For more information about the Blunder Road upgrade stages 6 and 7 you can:

 

  • view the latest project newsletter
  • call the project team on 1800 880 314 or Council on (07) 3403 8888 (after hours)
  • email roadactionprogram@brisbane.qld.gov.au
  • write to

Blunder Road upgrade

Brisbane City Council

GPO Box 1434

Brisbane Qld 4001 

 

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