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Toowong intersection improvements and Sylvan Road bikeway - Toowong

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We’re delivering a bi-directional bikeway on Sylvan Road and Land Street, and nearby intersection improvements in Toowong.

Status
Planned
Category
Bikeway
Location
Toowong
Ward
  • Walter Taylor Ward
  • Paddington Ward
Benefits
  • Improve safety for all road users by improving intersections, and separating walking, riding and driving spaces.
  • Deliver a continuous connection between the Western Freeway Bikeway and the Bicentennial Bikeway.
  • Improve access to local shops, community spaces and public transport.
  • Encourage more people to walk, ride and scoot by making active travel easier and more attractive.

This project will provide a safer, separated cycling connection between the Western Freeway and Bicentennial bikeways. It will also include network improvements and intersection upgrades to make travel safer and easier through the area.

This project is jointly funded by the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council. 

Building on feedback gathered in 2025 about travel along this busy corridor, we invited the community to provide feedback on 2 concept design options in May and June 2026. Learn more about the concept designs and feedback.

The continuous bi-directional bikeway received stronger support from the community and is progressing to detailed design. More people said they would feel safe travelling through the area and would be more likely to use the bikeway if this design was delivered.

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The design is currently being refined based on your feedback and our technical requirements. We’ll share the final concept design and more about what we heard from the community soon.

We’re making targeted improvements to this intersection to improve safety and traffic flow from Croydon Street onto Milton Road westbound. Construction has started so the benefits in this location can be delivered sooner and the overall project runs smoothly.

As part of these works, we will:

  • add a dedicated left turn lane from Croydon Street onto Milton Road
  • relocate stormwater infrastructure from Croydon Street to Cadell Street
  • remove the right turn from Morley Street onto Milton Road to improve outbound flow from Croydon Street to Milton Road
  • change traffic signal timings
  • install a new raised zebra crossing in the left turn slip lane from Milton Road onto Croydon Street for safer movements
  • upgrade boarding facilities at outbound bus stop 13 Milton Road at Morley Street
  • reconstruct the footpath and build a small retaining wall near the corner of Croydon Street and Milton Road
  • relocate public utility services
  • remove some vegetation on Croydon Street and re-plant within the area.

Sylvan Road bikeway next steps

The design for Sylvan Road and Land Street is currently being refined based on your feedback and our technical requirements. We’ll share the final concept design and more about what we heard from the community soon.

We’ll then continue developing the detailed design and provide more information before construction starts in 2027. Construction will be in stages. Timing for works on Land Street will be confirmed after detailed design and budget confirmation. We’ll keep you updated as the project moves forward.

Milton Road, Croydon Street and Morley Street construction

Works at the Milton Road, Croydon Street and Morley Street intersection started in early August 2026 and are expected to be completed in early 2027, weather and site conditions permitting. Works will place between 7pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursday.

To keep everyone at this busy intersection safe and minimise daytime traffic disruption, works will take place at night when traffic is lighter. Where possible, some works may take place during the day between Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. 

If you live in or are travelling through the Milton Road, Croydon Street and Morley Street intersection area, you may notice:

  • construction vehicles with reversing alarms and flashing lights
  • noise and dust from saw cutting, excavation and potential jackhammering
  • lane and road closures with traffic controllers and signage to safely guide you
  • temporary lane closures and some traffic delays
  • a site compound on the corner of Milton Road and Croydon Street
  • signage directing you to a nearby temporary bus stop for a short time while outbound bus stop 13 is upgraded.

We value your patience and cooperation while we undertake this important project.

For more information, you can:

  • phone the project team on 07 3178 5413 (during business hours)
  • phone Council on 07 3403 8888 (24 hours)
  • email Council
  • write to:
    Toowong intersection improvements and Sylvan Road bikeway
    Project Management Branch
    Brisbane City Council
    GPO Box 1434
    Brisbane QLD 4001.