Road upgrades for identified black spots to commence

Munbilla Road, which will be included in works under the Australian Govenment's Black Spot Program

Safety enhancement works to protect motorists and pedestrians will commence later this month on five approved projects across the region under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program.

Scenic Rim Regional Council has appointed Naric Civil to deliver $3 million of projects fully funded by the Australian Government under the 2021–2022 Black Spot Program designed to build safer, more efficient roads, and improve visibility at locations where serious crashes have occurred.

Works will vary between the five projects, but motorists can expect to see new audio line markings, guideposts with reflectors, more guardrails, the installation of alignment markers, construction of a single-lane roundabout, warning signs, and pedestrian refuges.

Works are expected to be completed by May 2023 (weather and conditions permitting) and will require some temporary lane closures with single-lane contraflow traffic in place.

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen thanked the Australian Government for their contribution for the upgrades to our local roads which will also support local jobs.

“This is a large package of works that will assist Council with improving the condition of some high traffic areas for the safety of our motorists and pedestrians to get you home sooner and safer," he said.

“We thank residents for their patience while these important works are completed.”

The Australian Government is providing $110 million each year to the Black Spot Program. For more information on the Program, including how to nominate a site for funding, visit https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives/black-spot-program/

The following five projects are fully funded under the Black Spot Program:

Beechmont Road, east of Rhoades Rd, Witheren:

• Removing vegetation (outside/additional normal maintenance regime)
• Install audio tactile line marking edge and centreline
• Install guideposts with reflectors
• Install curve alignment markers on outside of curve
• Install new seal on poor surface.

Beechmont Road, 500m section north of Farm Grove Road, Beechmont:

• Remove vegetation (outside/additional normal maintenance regime)
• Install guideposts with reflectors
• Install curve alignment markers on outside of curve
• Install new seal on poor surface
• Install w-beam guardrail on roadside.

Munbilla Road and Ellis and Jackson Road intersection, Milora:

• Change horizontal alignment
• Install shoulder from existing 0.0m to 0.25m shoulder to 1.0m shoulder
• Install curve alignment markers on outside of curve
• Flatten slope to 1:6 or better
• Eliminate sub-optimal vertical geometry (correct superelevation)
• Install warning signs.

Birnam Street and James Street intersection, Beaudesert:

• Installing traffic calming devices such as precast concreted island
• Line marking on both streets to control the speed and manage the traffic effectively.
• Install footpath including a safe crossing point with compliant kerb ramps.

Birnam Street and Alice Street intersection, Beaudesert:

• Installation of a single lane roundabout to reduce approach speeds and manage the traffic effectively through the intersection at Birnam and Alice Streets
• Installation of a compliant kerb ramp and pedestrian refuge.