Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection upgrade - Fig Tree Pocket

We are near completion of the upgrade to 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.

Summary

Table summarising the Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection upgrade project address, ward, project outcomes and latest updates.
Address	Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection, Fig Tree Pocket
Ward	Walter Taylor
Project outcomes	Improve traffic flow and safety for all road users
Latest update	Traffic light switch on Download project documents

About the project

We are upgrading the intersection at Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road in Fig Tree Pocket by creating a four-way intersection, installing traffic signals and fully controlled crossing facilities to improve safety, congestion and traffic efficiency for all road users.

On Friday 27 October 2023, the new traffic lights were switched on, and Fig Tree Pocket Road, between Kenmore Road and Pylara Street, was reopened.

Minor works will continue around the site until late December 2023.

There will be some incomplete footpath works where concrete will need to be poured. This is to enable Telstra access to the service pits to finish their works.

There will also be work on some kerbing, median and traffic islands, installation of guardrail and additional landscaping.

Until all works are completed, intermittent lane closures will be required. Motorists are advised to follow directions of traffic controllers and site signage.

For motorist safety, the right turn from Kenmore Road into Pylara Street will be banned. Motorists will need to proceed to the new traffic signals to safely access Pylara Street.

Relocated outbound bus stop 37 (ID 1577) has opened in its new permanent location on Fig Tree Pocket Road, close to the intersection with Pylara Street. Minor works to upgrade the bus stop will continue until project completion.

Fig Tree Pocket Road, between Kenmore Road and Pylara Street, was reopened.

Funding

The Fig Tree Pocket Road and Kenmore Road intersection upgrade is jointly funded by Council and the Australian Government as part of the Roads to Recovery program.

Project features

Below is a summary of the works to be 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.

Project benefits

Improve safety for all road users by installing traffic lights and signalised pedestrian crossing facilities.
Improve travel time reliability and overall operation of intersection by controlling all movements with traffic lights.
Improve pedestrian connectivity to public transport and residential areas with new pram ramps and footpaths.

Environmental impacts

A number of trees were removed to facilitate the realignment of Fig Tree Pocket Road, Kenmore Road and Errogie Place. Replanting is currently underway within the local area, where possible, in line with Council’s commitment to keep our suburbs cooler, shadier and greener.

Two existing fig trees at the entrance to Errogie Place will remain in place and will be protected during construction.

Project timing

Mid-2022 – design and planning
June 2023 – start of construction
Late December 2023 – end of construction.

Project documents

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
use the online contact form to register for future project updates
write to:
City Projects Office
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001.

Last updated: 8 November 2023

Topics: intersection fig tree pocket