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Cavendish Road intersection upgrade - Coorparoo

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We’re making changes to improve safety at the Cavendish Road, Holdsworth Street and Kitchener Street intersection in Coorparoo.

Status
In progress
Category
Road
Timeframe
May 2026 to late 2026
Location
Coorparoo
Ward
Coorparoo Ward
Benefits
  • Improved intersection operation.
  • Safer and smoother journey for everyone.
  • Safer and better connections for people walking.

We’re upgrading this intersection to improve safety. Works will include:

  • installing traffic signals at the Cavendish Road and Holdsworth Street intersection with signalised pedestrian crossings
  • closing Kitchener Street at Cavendish Road and creating a cul-de-sac
  • formalising traffic lanes at the intersection with line marking and signage
  • upgrading and installing new footpaths and kerb ramps, road pavement, stormwater gullies and landscaping.

This upgrade is funded by the Australian Government as part of the Roads to Recovery Program and Brisbane City Council. 

From 18 May 2026, Kitchener Street at Cavendish Road will permanently close to vehicles. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

Construction will start from 18 May and be complete by late 2026, weather and site conditions permitting. Most of the works will take place at night, when traffic volumes are lowest. This will ensure everyone’s safety and reduce the overall time to complete the works. Night works can be scheduled 7pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursday.

At times, we may also carry out works during the day, to help finish the project sooner. Day works can be scheduled 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

If you live in the area or are travelling through the intersection, you may experience:

  • increased noise, construction activity, reversing beepers and lights during work hours
  • temporary lane changes and stop-go traffic control to help you move through the work.

Traffic control will be on site during working hours to help you move safely through the area.

Design updates

Thanks to community feedback, we’ve included these updates in the project design:

  • a new indented loading zone near the corner of Holdsworth Street and Cavendish Road
  • park benches and bike racks in the new green space around the Kitchener Street cul-de-sac
  • 13 new trees and 133 smaller plants and groundcovers in the new green space.

You can view the updated project plan below.

For more information, you can:

  • phone the project team on 07 3178 5413 (8.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday)
  • phone Council on 07 3403 8888 (24 hours, 7 days)
  • email the project team
  • register for project updates via the online form
  • write to:
    Cavendish Road, Holdsworth Street and Kitchener Street intersection upgrade
    Infrastructure Services
    Brisbane City Council
    GPO Box 1434
    Brisbane Qld 4001.