After years of planning and preparation, construction has now commenced to upgrade the stretch of Beams Road between Lacey Road and Balacara Avenue in Carseldine.
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Following early works undertaken in 2023, Doval Constructions has signed a contract with Brisbane City Council for the main construction phase which commenced in September 2023. The company was awarded the contract to deliver the Lacey Road to Balcara Avenue upgrade project.
Major construction works on the Beams Road upgrade will include upgrading the Dorville Road intersection with traffic signals, widening the road between Cowie Road and Balcara Avenue, building a new shared pedestrian and cycle path from Lacey Road to Balcara Avenue, and upgrading power and telecommunications services along the length of the project.
Federal funding for the Beams Rd upgrade was confirmed in August of this year.
About the Project
As a vital connection between various communities and a key commuter route to major roads like Gympie Road, Beams Rd currently handles around 19,000 vehicles per day. With major population growth expected in surrounding suburbs such as Carseldine, Fitzgibbon, Taigum and Zillmere, traffic levels are forecast to rise even further.
The Beams Road upgrade project between Lacey Rd and Handford Road aims to reduce congestion issues both currently and into the future as the area develops.
Jointly funded by the Australian Government committing $50 million as well as Brisbane City Council through the Better Roads for Brisbane Program, the upgrade works will help ensure Beams Rd can continue serving the transport needs of the region.
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For any questions about the upgrade project, contact Council’s project team on 1800 870 437 or call Council’s 24-hour Contact Centre on 07 3403 8888.
Published 13-November-2023
