Bennetts Road, Macrossan Avenue and Crown Street black spot project – Norman Park

We are pleased to announce the Bennetts Road, Macrossan Avenue and Crown Street black spot project in Norman Park, is now complete.

Summary

About the project

The Australian Government Black Spot Program is part of the National Road Safety Strategy, which aims to improve road safety by implementing upgrade measures at each black spot location to reduce the risk of crashes.

This intersection was identified as a location requiring safety improvements, with 11 recorded crashes between 2016 and 2023. Six of the 11 recorded crashes involved vehicles turning right from Macrossan Avenue into Bennetts Road.

New raised zebra crossings on the slip lanes have improved safety by promoting slower speeds and increased driver awareness. Adjusting the right turn signals, from Crown Street into Bennetts Road, to solid green and red arrows, and removing the right turn from Macrossan Avenue into Bennetts Road, has improved safety for all road users.

This project was fully funded by the Australian Government through the 2023-24 Black Spot Program.

Project benefits

• Improved traffic flow and safety for all road users by controlling the turning movements through the intersection.
• Enhanced pedestrian safety and connectivity by installing raised zebra crossings on the left turn slip lanes to improve driver awareness and reduce vehicle speeds.
• Improved drainage at the intersection by installing a new stormwater gully.

Project details

We have reduced the risk of crashes and improved safety at the intersection by undertaking the below summary of works.

• Upgraded the right turn signals, from Crown Street into Bennetts Road, to solid green and red arrows, to fully control the right turn movement.
• Installed raised zebra crossings on the left turn slip lanes on Crown Street and Bennetts Road to promote slower speeds and increase driver awareness.
• Installed new kerb ramps and footpath connections to improve access and safety for people walking and riding.
• Upgraded the stormwater network at the intersection to improve drainage by installing a new stormwater gully.
• Upgraded the pedestrian fencing on the southern side of Macrossan Avenue to enhance pedestrian protection.
• Installed new signage, line marking and landscaping.

Project timing

• Project introduction – August 2023
• Start of construction – Mid-October 2023
• End of construction – early December 2023

Project documents

You can download:

• Bennetts Road, Macrossan Avenue and Crown Street black spot project newsletter (PDF - 1.57Mb)
• Bennetts Road, Macrossan Avenue and Crown Street black spot project newsletter (Word - 1.25Mb)
• Bennetts Road, Macrossan Avenue and Crown Street black spot project plan (PDF - 1.61Mb)
• Bennetts Road, Macrossan Avenue and Crown Street black spot project plan (Word - 1.22Mb)  

More Information

If you would like to find out more about the Bennetts Road, Macrossan Avenue and Crown Street black spot project, you can:

• phone the project team on 1800 669 416 (during business hours)
• phone Council on 07 3403 8888 (outside business hours)
• email the project team
• use the online contact form to register for future project updates
• write to:
  Bennetts Road, Macrossan Avenue and Crown Street black spot project
  City Projects Office
  Brisbane City Council
  GPO Box 1434
  Brisbane Qld 4001.