Townsville Connection Road (Idalia), University Road to Bowen Road Bridge, improve safety
The Townsville Connection Road is being upgraded to dual lanes between University Road and Bowen Road Bridge. The project includes upgrades at 3 intersections: Gartrell Drive, Mervyn Crossman Drive/Fairfield Waters Drive and Kokoda Street.
The section of road carries around 24,000 vehicles daily.
The surrounding area is experiencing residential and commercial growth, and increased traffic is forecast.
Consultation with key and impacted stakeholders has begun and will continue throughout the project design and construction phases.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Better road access
- Accessibility
- Better active transport
Key features
- Upgrading Townsville Connection Road to 4 lanes between University Road and Bowen Road Bridge.
- Replacing the roundabout at the Townsville Connection Road and Mervyn Crossman Drive/Fairfield Waters Drive with a signalised intersection.
- Signalising the Gartrell Drive and Kokoda Street intersections to allow safer side street access.
- Safety upgrades for pedestrians and bicycle riders, including wider paths, better connections, and safer crossings.
Funding
This project is fully funded by the Queensland Government. Investment ID: 1810128
- Total investment
- $96 million
- Queensland Government
- $96 million
Current status
Early works, including property resumptions and public utility relocations, have been ongoing since December 2022.
Construction is expected to being in the second half of 2023, pending completion of the early works.
Engagement with key stakeholders has been ongoing and will continue throughout the construction phase.
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