The Illaweena Street – Beaudesert Road to Gowan Road upgrade at Drewvale is part of Lord Mayor Campbell Newman’s Road Action Program – an unprecedented infrastructure investment that fast tracks 15 years of road works into just four years. The program delivers traffic congestion reduction, increased safety and improved access across Brisbane’s road network.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Illaweena Street – Beaudesert Road to Gowan Road upgrade will involve:
- widening Illaweena Street from two to four lanes, between Beaudesert Road and Gowan Road
- installing traffic signals, including a pedestrian crossing, at Waterbrooke Circuit
- installing on-road bicycle lanes as well as two metre wide shared pedestrian and cycle paths
- constructing new kerb and channel
- installing centre medians to separate eastbound and westbound traffic
- extending the culvert crossing over Scrubby Creek
- improving drainage
- relocating bus stops to improve safety and public transport efficiency along Illaweena Street.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- Improved safety for pedestrians, particularly Stretton State College students, through provision of a signalised pedestrian crossing
- Increased traffic capacity
- Consistent road width between Beaudesert Road and Gowan Road
- New facilities for cyclists and pedestrians
- Improved drainage
- More efficient public transport system by moving three bus stops to more appropriate locations
IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION
Construction of the Illaweena Street – Beaudesert Road to Gowan Road started in early March 2010 and is expected to be completed in November 2010, weather permitting.
Motorists and local residents may experience the following impacts during this time:
- possible short delays while machinery enters and exits worksites
- temporary lane closures
- 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.
Safety is our number one priority during these works. Traffic controllers will be in place to assist motorists as necessary and will also escort students across Illaweena Street during school start and finish times.
Work will generally be undertaken between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday however some night works will be required. Local residents will be provided with advance notification of any out of hours works. Recycled water will be used to suppress dust as much as possible.
Council thanks motorists and local residents for their patience and understanding during these important works to improve the safety and efficiency of this busy section of road.
Keep informed about construction activity
The project team will email construction notifications every second Friday advising of works taking place over the following fortnight. If you would like to receive these, please call the project team on 1800 995 580 or email roadactionprogram@brisbane.qld.gov.au.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you would like to provide comments, ask questions or find out more about the Illaweena Street - Beaudesert Road to Gowan Road upgrade, you can:
- call the project information line on 1800 995 580
- call Council on (07) 3403 8888
- email roadactionprogram@brisbane.qld.gov.au
- write to
Illaweena Street upgrade
Transport Infrastructure
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001