Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection upgrade - Fig Tree Pocket
We are pleased to share that construction of the Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection upgrade in Fig Tree Pocket is now complete. This important upgrade has improved safety, congestion and traffic efficiency for all road users.
Summary
| Address | Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection, Fig Tree Pocket |
|---|---|
| Ward | Walter Taylor |
| Project outcomes | Improved traffic flow and safety for all road users |
| Latest update | End of construction |
About the project
We have upgraded the intersection at Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road in Fig Tree Pocket to improve safety, congestion and traffic efficiency for all road users by creating a four-way intersection, installing traffic signals and installing fully controlled crossing facilities.
Funding
The Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection upgrade was jointly funded by Brisbane City Council and the Australian Government as part of the Roads to Recovery program.
Project features
Below is a summary of the works undertaken as part of the project.
- Undertaking bank stabilisation works on the eastern side of Fig Tree Pocket Road.
- Installing traffic lights and realigning the intersection to a four-way intersection with Kenmore Road, Fig Tree Pocket Road and Errogie Place.
- Providing fully controlled crossing facilities for people walking and riding.
- Creating a dedicated right-turn lane and one additional through lane on Kenmore Road on the south-west approach to the intersection.
- Creating a dedicated right-turn lane from Fig Tree Pocket Road into Errogie Place.
- Upgrading the current left-in and left-out at Errogie Place to full access.
- Relocating the outbound bus stop (#37) from the northern leg to the south-eastern leg of Fig Tree Pocket Road (approximately 100m away).
- Installing a yellow no stopping line to formalise fully restricted parking on Kenmore Road and Fig Tree Pocket Road.
- Constructing new traffic islands and centre medians and completing new road surfacing, line marking and landscaping including tree planting and turfing.
Timelapse video
Watch our end of construction timelapse video. You can also view this video on Council's YouTube channel.
Project benefits
- Improved safety for all road users by installing traffic lights and signalised pedestrian crossing facilities.
- Improved travel time reliability and overall operation of intersection by controlling all movements with traffic lights.
- Improved pedestrian connectivity to public transport and residential areas with new pram ramps and footpaths.
Project timing
Works commenced in mid-2022 and were successfully completed in late December 2023.
Project documents
- Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection upgrade project plan (PDF - 3Mb)
- Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection upgrade project plan (Word - 2.69Mb)
- Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection upgrade project newsletter - August 2022 (PDF - 3.32Mb)
- Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection upgrade project newsletter - August 2022 (Word - 917kb)
- Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection upgrade project newsletter - October 2021 (PDF - 883kb)
- Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection upgrade project newsletter - October 2021 (Word - 1.4Mb)
More information
If you would like to find out more about the Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection upgrade you can:
- phone the project team on 1800 884 681 (business hours)
- phone Council on 3403 8888 (after hours)
- email the project team
- write to:
City Projects Office
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001.