The first stage of the Beams Road Upgrade in Carseldine is now complete, transforming one of Brisbane’s busiest northside corridors with significant improvements to traffic flow and safety.
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Stretching 1.3 kilometres between Lacey Road and Balcara Avenue, the upgraded road now features a safer, signalised intersection at Dorville Road, replacing the previous roundabout. The changes are designed to benefit the 20,000 motorists who use this route daily while also enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Key upgrades for the Beams Road Upgrade project include widening the road from two lanes to four lanes at critical sections, installing pedestrian-activated crossings, and constructing a new shared path along Beams Road for pedestrians and cyclists. The project also added 235 native trees and grasses along the corridor, improving the area’s aesthetics and sustainability.
In addition to these visible changes, the project involved 10 major utility upgrades to support future growth in Carseldine, Fitzgibbon, Taigum, and Zillmere. A “super weekend” of round-the-clock works and over 10 traffic switches ensured the project remained on schedule.
The improvements also address safety concerns along a stretch of road that recorded 75 crashes between 2015 and 2023. With 42 of these accidents occurring at intersections, the upgraded features are expected to significantly reduce incidents.
Looking ahead, the next stage of the Beams Road project, between Carselgrove Avenue and Handford Road, is set to begin this year. Planned upgrades include further road widening, additional shared paths, and a pedestrian underpass at Cabbage Tree Creek.
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Visit BCC’s website for construction updates and future stage’s work notifications. You may also phone the project team on 1800 870 437 to find out more about this project.
Published 22-January-2025