Melton Road and Nellie Street safety upgrade - Nundah
We are pleased to announce works to improve safety for road users and enhance connectivity for people walking and riding at the Melton Road and Nellie Street intersection are now complete.
Project summary
Address | Melton Road and Nellie Street safety upgrade |
|---|---|
Ward | Northgate |
Project outcomes | Improve safety for all road users |
Latest update | End of construction |
About the project
The upgrade included installing 2 new pedestrian refuges on Nellie Street, at both approaches to Melton Road to improve safety and enhance connectivity at this busy intersection.
The no stopping lines on all approaches to the intersection have been extended to improve sightlines. This safety upgrade forms part of Brisbane City Council’s plans to make Brisbane roads safer.
This project will now enter a maintenance period where, if required, any minor defects will be corrected.
The project is funded by the Australian Government as part of the 2024-25 Black Spot Program.
Project details
Below is a summary of the works undertaken as part of the project.
- Installed two new pedestrian refuges on both sides of Nellie Street at the intersection with Melton Road to provide safe crossing points.
- Realigned the kerb, constructed new pram ramps and sections of footpath on all four corners of the intersection.
- Extended the no stopping lines and removed some informal on street parking spaces to improve sight lines for road users.
- Installed additional stop signs on both sides of Nellie Street.
- Installed new landscaping and line marking.
Project benefits
- Improved safety for all road users by improving sightlines at the intersection.
- Improved safety and connectivity for pedestrians crossing the road.
- Enhanced connectivity for people walking and riding through the intersection.
Project timing
- Start of construction – October 2024
- End of construction – Early January 2025.
Project documents
- Melton Road and Nellie Street project plan (PDF - 1.59Mb)
- Melton Road and Nellie Street newsletter (PDF - 2.55Mb).
More information
If you would like to find out more about the project, you can:
- call the project team on 3178 5413 (between 8.30am and 4.30pm)
- call Council on 07 3403 8888 (24 hours)
- use the online contact form to register for project updates
- email cityprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au
- write to:
Melton Road and Nellie Street safety upgrade
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane QLD 4001.