Council will soon start construction on an upgrade to the Seventeen Mile Rocks Road/Oldfield Road intersection at Seventeen Mile Rocks.  The upgrade aims to reduce traffic delays and improve safety for all road users.

 

SUMMARY
Address	Seventeen Mile Rocks
Ward	Jamboree
Project objective	To reduce traffic delays and improve safety
Latest update	Early works, involving service relocations will start in late March

 

 

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Seventeen Mile Rocks Road and Oldfield Road intersection upgrade will involve: 

 

·         installing traffic signals with signalised pedestrian crossings

·         widening Seventeen Mile Rocks to provide two through lanes in each direction and turning pockets into Oldfield Road

·         widening Oldfield Road to provide a left and right turning lane when exiting onto Seventeen Mile Rocks Road

·         installing shared pedestrian/cyclist paths and on-road bicycle lanes

·         installing concrete centre medians

·         landscaping and turfing.

 

Click here to view a copy of the upgrade plan.

 

A number of trees of varying sizes will need to be removed to provide space for the intersection upgrade.  These will be replaced with new trees during the final stages of the project.

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

·         Improved traffic flow - reduced delays for motorists turning right from Seventeen Mile Rocks Road to Oldfield Road

·         Safer turning movements

·         New on and off road bike paths for cyclists

·         New footpaths and signalised crossings for pedestrians

 

IMPACTS TO MOTORISTS AND LOCAL RESIDENTS DURING CONSTRUCTION

Construction is expected to commence in July 2010 and will take approximately ten months, weather permitting. Service relocations, including gas, water, telephone and electricity, will start in late March and are expected to be completed by July.

 

Motorists and local residents may experience the following impacts during the works:

 

·         possible short delays while machinery enters and exits worksites

·         speed limit reduced to 40km/h around work areas

·         changes to pedestrian access – although safe access through the worksite will be maintained at all times

·         general construction noise, and noise as trees on the southern side of the intersection are removed and mulched (during the early works).

 

Two-way traffic flow will be maintained during peak traffic periods.  Some night works will be required (local residents will be provided with advance notification).

 

Council would like to take this opportunity to thank motorists and local residents for their patience and understanding during these important works to improve the safety and efficiency of this road network.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you would like to provide comments, ask questions or find out more about the Seventeen Mile Rocks Road/ Oldfield Road intersection upgrade you can:

 

·         download the upgrade plan

·         phone Council on (07) 3403 8888

·         email roadactionprogram@brisbane.qld.gov.au

·         write to

Seventeen Mile Rocks Road/Oldfield Road intersection upgrade

Transport Infrastructure

Brisbane City Council

GPO Box 1434

Brisbane Qld 4001