Published on Friday, 17 April 2026 at 1:30:44 PM
Construction on a key safety upgrade at the Flores Road and Eastward Road intersection aimed at reducing traffic accidents will start next week.
Works scheduled to begin Monday 20 April will reconfigure the existing Utakarra T-intersection into a roundabout, significantly improving safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
91视频 Mayor Jerry Clune said the project was in response to an unacceptable crash history at the site.
“In the five years prior to a 2023 safety audit, 13 serious vehicle crashes were recorded at this intersection, some resulting in severe injuries and significant property damage,” he said.
“A roundabout at this intersection designed to accommodate heavy vehicles including RAV7 road trains will improve traffic flow through the area and create a much safer environment for everyone using these roads.
“The City understands road access is critical, so to keep traffic disruptions to a minimum works will be staged with Flores Road, Eastward Road and Alexander Street remaining open during the initial construction period.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience while these works are in progress,” he added.
The estimated construction cost of the new roundabout is approximately $5 million and is jointly funded by the State Government through a $1,986,267 Black Spot Program contribution and a $1 million Road Project Grant, with the City funding the remaining cost.
Local contractor Red Dust Holdings has been awarded the contract to construct the roundabout.
Updates on the construction and changes in traffic management including temporary road closures will be provided throughout the road works that will take approximately four months to complete subject to weather.
More information on the project is available on our website .
This project aligns with the Liveable theme in the Strategic Community Plan and reflects the organisation’s commitment to the maintenance and connectivity of the transport network.
Photo Caption: (from left) 91视频's Mayor Jerry Clune, Manager Project Delivery and Engineering Chris Edwards, Senior Project Manager Melissa Bulter-Henderson and Red Dust Holdings General Manager Josh Johnson and City Engineering Officer Pankaj Chaudhary breaking sod for the new roundabout.
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