Residents and motorists in the Fitzgibbon and Carseldine area are being urged to plan ahead, with a partial closure of Carselgrove Avenue at Beams Road on the way.
Read: Carseldine-Area Beams Road Upgrade Addresses Daily Traffic Snarls and Future Demands
The closure takes effect from 7pm on Friday, 8 May, through to 5am on Monday, 11 May 2026. The temporary closure is part of ongoing pavement works connected to the Beams Road rail level crossing project, being delivered by the Transport and Main Roads Department (TMR).
What’s Changing at the Intersection?
The works will bring several changes to traffic conditions at the Carselgrove Avenue and Beams Road intersection that locals will need to factor into their weekend plans.
Motorists will be unable to enter Carselgrove Avenue from Beams Road during the closure period. Those looking to depart Carselgrove Avenue will also find their options limited, with exit onto Beams Road westbound not available and only a left-turn arrangement in place for drivers heading eastbound.
The intersection of Beams Road and Golden Place will be managed under traffic control, with controllers on the ground to facilitate access to Golden Downs. Beams Road itself will remain open to both eastbound and westbound traffic, though it will operate under police control for the duration of the works.
Pedestrian and cycle paths will not be affected, which means those travelling on foot or by bike should be unaffected by the closure.
Residents living nearby can expect some short-term noise, dust and odour while works are underway. TMR has indicated that noisier activities will be scheduled for the earlier part of the evening where possible, in an effort to minimise disruption to the neighbourhood.
The Bigger Picture: Why the Works Are Happening
The temporary disruption is part of a much larger infrastructure project. The Beams Road rail level crossing project aims to replace the existing at-grade rail crossing on Beams Road with a grade-separated overpass, eliminating the point where road and rail currently intersect.
According to TMR, the project is designed to reduce congestion and address safety concerns at the crossing, a change that will benefit residents and motorists in the area.
For those who are travelling in the Carselgrove Avenue or Beams Road area between Friday evening and early Monday morning, allow extra time and consider your route in advance.
Read: Stage 1 of Beams Road Upgrade Complete – Here’s What’s Next
Cr Sandy Landers shared the traffic notice via her Facebook page, encouraging residents to stay informed ahead of the weekend works.
For more information about the project or the upcoming works, residents can contact the TMR project team directly:
Email: metropolitanregion@tmr.qld.gov.au Phone: 3066 4338 (during business hours).
Published 6-May-2026
