Melton Road and Hows Road intersection upgrade - Nundah
Brisbane City Council is upgrading the intersection of the Melton Road and Hows Road in Nundah. This project will improve overall intersection operation and safety for all road users, as well as ensure it can cater for future traffic demands.
| Address | Melton Road and Hows Road intersection upgrade, Nundah |
|---|---|
| Ward | Northgate |
| Project outcomes | Improve road safety and reduce congestion |
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About the project
The intersection is a priority controlled cross intersection which caters for more than 15,000 vehicles, 35 cyclists and approximately 130 pedestrians daily. Traffic volumes are putting significant demand on the intersection during peak hours in the morning and afternoon and are forecast to exceed capacity by 2031 if the intersection is not upgraded.
It is an important junction in Council’s district road network for Brisbane’s northern suburbs, with Melton Road providing access to Toombul Shopping Centre, Aviation State High School, Oxenham Park, Nundah Community Health Centre, and Toombul train station.
Hows Road has right of way with stop signs controlling movements on Melton Road. Melton Road is staggered and misaligned with Hows Road at the intersection, creating safety issues for all road users. Traffic volumes are putting significant demand on the intersection during peak hours in the morning and afternoon that exceeds capacity.
Funding
The Melton Road and Hows Road intersection upgrade is jointly funded by Council and the Australian Government as part of the Roads to Recovery program.
Project features
Upgrading the intersection will involve installing a new roundabout with splitter islands and pedestrian refuges. The roundabout will improve the flow of traffic by creating a low-speed environment through the intersection and will improve visibility and awareness of vehicle priority. By providing splitter islands with pedestrian refuges on all approaches to the roundabout, pedestrians and cyclists will have enhanced connectivity and safety.
The Melton Road and Hows Road intersection upgrade involves:
- installing a new roundabout at the intersection of Melton Road and Hows Road with splitter islands and pedestrian refuges on all approaches to the roundabout
- installing a new pedestrian crossing with median refuge on Melton Road, approximately 110m south of the intersection
- incorporating pedestrian awareness signs on each approach to the intersection to alert drivers to pedestrians
- constructing a new 2.5-metre-wide shared path at the roundabout on Melton Road and 1.5-metre-wide footpath on Hows Road, to connect to existing footpaths in the area around the intersection
- installing on and off bike ramps on Melton Road to enable cyclists to use the shared path through the intersection
- installing new stormwater drainage, street lighting and line marking at the intersection
- replanting eight trees in the area surrounding the intersection
- enhanced streetscaping and landscaping at the intersection.
Project benefits
Council is committed to improving safety, reducing congestion and improving access across the city. This is through a network-wide focus on traffic improvements to meet current and future traffic volumes throughout Brisbane’s road network.
Once complete, community benefits include:
- improved safety for all road users
- reduced traffic congestion and improve travel time reliability
- improved connectivity, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists.
Project impacts
To facilitate the project, four trees in the area surrounding the intersection will need to be removed. Council is committed to minimising the impact on the environment and will replant approximately eight trees in the local area. This will be in accordance with Brisbane City Council’s policies and relevant legislative requirements. The project team will confirm landscaping details as the project progresses.
Project timing and next steps
- January 2022– start of construction
- Mid-2022 – end of construction.
Council's project team is committed to keeping the community informed and will continue to communicate with residents in advance of construction works commencing.
More information
If you would like more information about this project, you can:
- phone the project team on 1800 884 681 during business hours
- phone Council on 07 3403 8888 outside of business hours
- email the project team
- use the online contact form to register for future project updates
- write to:
Melton Road and Hows Road intersection upgrade
City Projects Office
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001.