Road safety in Logan has received a $4.8 million boost with works planned to improve seven notorious accident black spots, City of Logan Council has announced.
“This funding will result in safer intersections for local motorists and demonstrates the positive benefits for everyone when all levels of government work together,” said Infrastructure Chair, Councillor Teresa Lane.
Sites identified for upgrades include:
– Bumstead Rd and Julie St, Crestmead
– Logan Reserve Rd and School Rd, Logan Reserve
– Browns Plains Rd and Fifth Ave, Marsden
– Browns Plains Rd and Waller Rd, Browns Plains
– Johnson Rd and Forestdale Dr, Forestdale
– Plunkett Rd, Tamborine
– Veivers Rd, Cedar Creek
Council says it will undertake the upgrades to roads and intersections with a history of serious crashes after securing the funding through the Australian Government’s 2023-24 Black Spot Program.
As part of of the proposed works, traffic signals will be installed at the intersection of Bumstead Rd and Julie St, and Logan Reserve Rd and School Rd, while flashing signals on Browns Plains Rd will warn west-bound drivers of the upcoming intersection and help protect queued traffic turning right.
Signal modifications and raised crossings will be implemented on slip lanes at Browns Plains Rd and Fifth Ave to improve pedestrian safety, and guardrails along Plunkett Rd and Veivers Rd will keep vehicles off the steep road shoulders.
Council says additional lighting will be added at intersections and narrow road shoulders widened at several locations along Plunkett Rd and Veivers Rd.
In June, Council announced a $265 million investment in roads, drainage and engineering services as part of the 2023/24 Budget.
The budget will provide $121 million for capital projects across Council’s 2,400km roads network.