Blunder Road upgrade project
The aim of the Blunder Road upgrade stages six and seven is to handle increased traffic volumes, improve safety and meet future traffic demands.
Summary
| Address | Blunder Road, Pallara |
| Ward | Parkinson |
| Project outcome | Reduced traffic congestion and improved road safety |
| Latest update | The majority of the Blunder Road upgrade project is now complete. Minor works including landscaping, painting of murals and reinstatement works will be completed over the coming weeks. |
About the project
Blunder Road upgrade stages six and seven is almost complete, with only minor landscaping, painting of murals and reinstatement works remaining over the coming weeks.
The Blunder Road upgrade was completed in two stages (six and seven) and involved:
- a new four lane road between Wadeville Street and Crossacres Street with centre medians
- two new bridges over Blunder Creek
- provision of on road bike lanes
- new and improved street lighting
- new signalised intersection at Old Blunder Road and Blunder Road
- new signalised intersection at Wadeville Street and Stapylton Road
Traffic changes
Key changes to traffic conditions along the new Blunder Road include:
- no right-turn out of Redhead Street
- right-turn into Cloverdale Street from Blunder Road for southbound traffic
There is a u-turn facility north of Crossacres Street and a roundabout at Wadeville Street that allow for access to properties on both sides of Blunder Road.
Changes to street names and numbers
There have been a number of changes to street names and house numbers as part of the Blunder Road upgrade project. Local residents, emergency services and other authorities have been notified of these changes. Please contact 1800 010 705 or email the Road Action Plan team if you require more information about these changes.
Benefits
This project has:
- reduced travel times
- increased efficiency, particularly for freight
- diverted traffic from residential and recreational areas
- reduced traffic congestion
- increased public transport options
The Blunder Road Upgrade Project is part of Lord Mayor Graham Quirk’s Road Action Program, which tackles congestion and improves safety on Brisbane’s 20 worst congested roads.
The Road Action Program is an unprecedented infrastructure investment that fast tracks 15 years of road works into just four years. The program delivers traffic congestion reduction, increased safety and improved access across Brisbane’s road network.
Brisbane City Council would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation whilst works were carried out on this important upgrade in the road network.
For more information
If you would like to provide comments, ask questions or find out more about the Blunder Road upgrade stages six and seven, you can:
- call the project information line on 1800 010 705
- call Council on (07) 3403 8888
- email the Road Action Plan team
- write to
Blunder Road upgrade stages 6 and 7
City Projects Office
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001
