Monday, February 10, 2025

Road upgrade unblocks northside Brisbane bottleneck

The first stage in one of Brisbane’s current largest road infrastructure projects is now complete, unblocking a northside bottleneck and helping 20,000 people a day get home sooner and safer.

The newly-upgraded 1.3-kilometre section of Beams Road between Lacey Road and Balcara Avenue in Carseldine is now fully operational, with the new traffic lights officially switched on at Dorville Road on Monday night.

Brisbane City Council says the Beams Road Upgrade will improve one of the northside’s most critical corridors, easing congestion and supporting the growing communities in the area, including Carseldine, Fitzgibbon, Taigum and Zillmere.

“As one of Australia’s fastest growing capital cities, the Schrinner Council is committed to investing in key infrastructure projects like Beams Road to reduce congestion and support Brisbane’s growing suburbs,” said Chair for Infrastructure, Andrew Wines.

“The Beams Road upgrade is important, not only to improve traffic flow, but also to increase safety for people travelling through the area.

“Upgrading our major roads such as Beams Road and Moggill Road are part of our plan to ease congestion and keep Brisbane moving now and in the future.”

More than 1,100 workers contributed to the project, completing more than 40,000 hours of work since construction began in September 2023.

The project involved 10 major utility upgrades, over 10 traffic switches, and a major “super weekend” of round-the-clock works to keep the project on schedule.

As part of this project, a key improvement involved replacing the existing roundabout at Dorville Road with a safer, signalised intersection, enhancing safety for drivers and pedestrians.

“I want to thank the community for their patience while we delivered this first stage and I think everyone is very excited to see the works complete and new traffic lights switched at the upgraded safer intersection,” said Councillor, Sandy Landers.

“This upgrade has helped transform the way residents move around their suburbs and is part of the Schrinner Council’s work to make our road network even better.”

Further upgrades completed as part of this project include:

  • – Constructing a new shared path along Beams Road for pedestrians and cyclists
  • – Installing pedestrian-activated crossings
  • – Widening the road at key sections, including the Dorville Road intersection, from two lanes to four lanes to improve traffic flow and allow for active transport
  • – Planting 235 native trees and grasses along the corridor
  • – Upgrading power, communication and water services to support future growth across local suburbs including Carseldine, Fitzgibbon, Taigum and Zillmere.

The Beams Road Upgrade will connect in with the level crossing removal and overpass project, jointly funded by Council and the Queensland Government, which will help further reduce congestion and improve travel for commuters.

The next stage of the upgrade, between Carselgrove Avenue and Handford Road, is already progressing, with procurement underway and works expected to begin this year, Council confirmed.

Upgrades for this section will include widening roadways, constructing shared paths, and building a pedestrian underpass at Cabbage Tree Creek.

Once complete, this project will have delivered more than two-kilometres of upgraded road network to meet the needs of Brisbane’s growing population.

Between 2015 and September 2023, there were 75 crashes recorded along the Beams Road corridor. Of these, 42 collisions occurred at intersections, with 33 involving rear-end crashes.

The Beams Road upgrade is jointly funded by Council and the Australian Government.

“This is fantastic news for the residents of Carseldine and Fitzgibbon! Once completed, this project will significantly enhance pedestrian access and improve productivity on our local roads,” said Federal Member for Petrie, Luke Howarth.

“When stage two is finalised and the Beams Road Overpass is delivered, residents will experience real-time benefits, including faster commutes and improved safety on our roads.

“The previous Coalition Government worked closely with Brisbane City Council to secure these vital infrastructure upgrades for our local roads.

“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the residents who have reached out over the past five years to advocate for this much-needed upgrade, and to Brisbane City Council for their ongoing commitment to the people of Petrie,” he said.

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