BRISBANE Street West Ipswich between Hooper and Burnett Streets will get an interim upgrade in 2018.
The work will include a new set of traffic signals at Tiger Street and synchronising all West Ipswich traffic signals to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion particularly where Burnett Street meets Brisbane Street.
City Infrastructure Chairperson Cr Cheryl Bromage said drivers would welcome the increase in traffic capacity by the addition of a second inbound lane between Hooper to Burnett Streets.
“It will also allow for improved pedestrian safety, particularly at Tiger Street,” Cr Bromage said.
“On average 20,100 vehicles use Brisbane Street each weekday.
“Services such as power, water and communication cables will need relocating and this will commence shortly and continue early next year.
“This week council officers have been going door-to-door to brief directly affected businesses on the changes planned for this busy street and to answer any questions they may have.”
Local Division 7 councillor David Martin said the interim upgrade was needed prior to a major upgrade to four lanes in the future.
“Longer term this will require widening of Brisbane Street,” Cr Martin said.
“Already several newer buildings have been constructed to allow for a future road upgrade.
“For example Bunnings, Home HQ and a number of others are already on the new alignment.
“The current project is an interim solution to give approximately 10 years additional capacity and I thank all road users in advance for their cooperation during construction.
“Council will also be encouraging residents to support local businesses while work is underway.”
A budget of up to $5 million has been allocated for the upgrade.
NB: This is an unedited media statement from Ipswich City Council.
