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Department of Transport and Main Roads Melton Black Drive Intersection Upgrade University Road (Bruce Highway) March 2014 Melton Black Drive Macarthur Drive University Road About the project For more information: Phone: 1800 625 648* Email: [email protected] Web: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects Post: PO Box 1089, Townsville Qld 4810 Plan ahead and be ready - call 13 19 40 or visit 131940.qld.gov.au for traffic and travel information. *Free call from anywhere in Australia, call charges apply from mobile phones and payphones. The existing roundabout will be upgraded to a signalised intersection A layout plan of the new signalised intersection Project Works Expected Impacts The Melton Black Drive Intersection Upgrade project will improve safety and capacity at the intersection of University Road, Macarthur Drive and Melton Black Drive in Annandale, Townsville. The $12.6 million project, funded by the Australian Government, will remove the existing roundabout and construct a new fully signalised intersection. In addition to enhancing safety for all road users, installing traffic signals at this intersection will allow greater control of traffic flow via Intelligent Transport System (ITS) technology, helping to reduce congestion and improve travel times. The intersection upgrade will involve: • Excavation works to remove the existing roundabout, medians and road pavement • Realignment of traffic lanes on University Road • Construction of additional traffic lanes, including dedicated turning lanes, on University Road, Macarthur Drive and Melton Black Drive • Installation of traffic lights, traffic cameras and pedestrian facilities at the intersection • Construction of new footpaths and cycle lanes • Removal of existing vegetation and trees • Public utility works (e.g water, electricity) • Relocation of bus stop facilities • Asphalting and linemarking • Lighting and signage installation During this project, motorists and residents can expect the following changed traffic conditions: • Reduced speed limits on University Road and Macarthur Drive • Lane closures on University Road and Macarthur Drive • Removal of parking bays along Macarthur Drive — this will be a permanent change due to the construction of additional traffic lanes along this section of road • Relocation of bus stops along Macarthur Drive — please speak to your Sunbus driver for more information about alternative stops • Restricted access for cyclists and pedestrians — detours may be in place • Traffic delays, particularly during peak hours. To avoid delays, motorists are advised to allow extra travel time when using University Road or Macarthur Drive and consider alternative routes wherever possible during the project. Timeframes Expected start: March 2014 Expected completion: July 2014, weather permitting Working hours: Typically, works will take place from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday. At times, works may take place outside of these hours, including at night.
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Department of Transport and Main Roads
Melton Black Drive Intersection UpgradeUniversity Road (Bruce Highway) March 2014
Melton Black Drive
Macarthur Drive
University Road
About the project
For more information:Phone: 1800 625 648*Email: [email protected]: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projectsPost: PO Box 1089, Townsville Qld 4810Plan ahead and be ready - call 13 19 40 or visit 131940.qld.gov.au for traffic and travel information.
*Free call from anywhere in Australia, call charges apply from mobile phones and payphones.
The existing roundabout will be upgraded to a signalised intersection
A layout plan of the new signalised intersection
Project Works
Expected Impacts
The Melton Black Drive Intersection Upgrade project will improve safety and capacity at the intersection of University Road, Macarthur Drive and Melton Black Drive in Annandale, Townsville.
The $12.6 million project, funded by the Australian Government, will remove the existing roundabout and construct a new fully signalised intersection.
In addition to enhancing safety for all road users, installing traffic signals at this intersection will allow greater control of traffic flow via Intelligent Transport System (ITS) technology, helping to reduce congestion and improve travel times.
The intersection upgrade will involve:
• Excavation works to remove the existing roundabout, medians and road pavement
• Realignment of traffic lanes on University Road
• Construction of additional traffic lanes, including dedicated turning lanes, on University Road, Macarthur Drive and Melton Black Drive
• Installation of traffic lights, traffic cameras and pedestrian facilities at the intersection
• Construction of new footpaths and cycle lanes
• Removal of existing vegetation and trees
• Public utility works (e.g water, electricity)
• Relocation of bus stop facilities
• Asphalting and linemarking
• Lighting and signage installation
During this project, motorists and residents can expect the following changed traffic conditions:
• Reduced speed limits on University Road and Macarthur Drive
• Lane closures on University Road and Macarthur Drive
• Removal of parking bays along Macarthur Drive — this will be a permanent change due to the construction of additional traffic lanes along this section of road
• Relocation of bus stops along Macarthur Drive — please speak to your Sunbus driver for more information about alternative stops
• Restricted access for cyclists and pedestrians — detours may be in place
• Traffic delays, particularly during peak hours. To avoid delays, motorists are advised to allow extra travel time when using University Road or Macarthur Drive and consider alternative routes wherever possible during the project.
TimeframesExpected start: March 2014
Expected completion: July 2014, weather permitting
Working hours: Typically, works will take place from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday. At times, works may take place outside of these hours, including at night.
