Motorists can now enjoy a quicker and safer journey home following the final installment of safety improvements on Caboolture Connection Road, also known as King Street and Lower King Street.
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As part of a larger $7.5 million safety program aimed at reducing accident rates along the road, the final two projects have focused on enhancing safety in identified high-risk areas: Lower King Street between Dux and Charles streets, east of Morayfield Road; and King Street between Watt Street and Wararba Crescent, west of Morayfield Road.
The improvements for Caboolture Connection Road consisted of:
- Removing right turns across traffic to reduce the risk of crashes
- Adding U-turn facilities
- Installing raised islands
- Implementing wide centerline treatments
- Creating on-road bike lanes
Right-turns at side roads and driveways on Lower King Street were removed between Mewett and William Streets.
According to TMR, traffic data showed most residents and road users already turned left during peak periods, as there were no gaps for right-turns. This arrangement was formalised by providing double lines on Lower King Street.
Commencing in February, the final two projects were completed ahead of schedule.
State Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan said the U-turn facilities, raised centre medians and wide centre lines that have been installed will go a long way to making the road safer.
“Road safety is a top priority for the Palaszczuk Government. That’s why the current budget delivers more than $1.5 billion towards targeted road safety initiatives,” said Mr Ryan.
“And hats off to the hard-working team from RoadTek who have managed to complete the job months ahead of schedule.
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The project was delivered as part of the State Government’s Targeted Road Safety Initiatives Program, which has been created to improve the safety of Queensland’s transport network.
Featured image photo credit: Queensland Government
Published 10-April-2023
